3D Animator

About Big Shot Pictures

Big Shot Pictures is a next generation animation company founded by Brian Robbins that produces the franchises of tomorrow. With a distinctive digital-first approach, the company builds global animation franchises across all platforms – from digital to theatrical, gaming to streaming, and consumer products to experiences.

About The Role

We are seeking an Animator to help shape and execute high-quality animation within an Unreal Engine–first, real-time pipeline for episodic content. This is a hands-on, creative leadership role that combines strong animation fundamentals with technical fluency in Unreal Engine. The ideal candidate is comfortable leading by example, collaborating closely with a small, focused team, and contributing directly to animation quality and performance on screen.

This role will support the development of stylized, high-quality content for kids and family audiences, requiring a strong sense of performance, appeal, and character storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Execute character animation for episodic productions from layout through final delivery
• Animate directly in Unreal Engine, utilizing Sequencer, Control Rig, and MetaHuman Animator workflows
• Deliver stylized and appealing animation with quick turnarounds
• Iterate rapidly based on feedback without losing quality
• Collaborate closely with directors, designers, technical artists, and production partners to maintain a consistent visual and performance style
• Iterate on animation based on feedback, ensuring high-quality results that meet creative and technical standards
• Support asset optimization, iteration, and performance polish within a real-time pipeline
• Contribute to maintaining efficient workflows and production best practices

Required Qualifications

• Strong professional experience animating in Unreal Engine (Sequencer, Control Rig, MetaHuman Animator), or strong foundational animation skills with a demonstrated ability and willingness to transition to real-time workflows
• Proven ability to animate across a wide range of styles, with an emphasis on stylized and appealing performance for kids and family content
• Comfortable working in small, fast-moving teams
• Experience animating episodic, serialized, or narrative-driven content

Nice to Have:

• Creature and non-human animation experience
• Storyboarding and/or layout experience
• Experience with mocap pipelines
• Experience working with Unreal Engine Blueprint scripting
• Interest in leveraging emerging tools, including AI-assisted workflows, as an extension of the creative process to improve efficiency and iteration

Note: Must include a link to a reel to be considered