FREELANCE OPPORTUNITY - 3D ANIMATION DIRECTOR

Can Apply Directly: amna.recruitmentspecialist@gmail.com
Important Note: This is a third-party, client-based position. All details regarding salary, working hours, and other terms will be provided directly by the client during the interview process. Please apply only if you are comfortable with these terms. Additionally, an initial screening form will be shared as the first step of the process. Only those who are genuinely interested in completing the form should apply. If anyone feels this might be a scam or fraud, they are kindly requested not to apply. The process is transparent, and only serious candidates will be considered.
We are seeking an experienced Freelance Director with a strong background in 3D animation,
episodic production, cinematic storytelling, and Unreal Engine. The ideal candidate has professional
experience directing episodic 3D/CG content and is comfortable guiding creative work within a real-time
Unreal Engine production environment.
The Director will work closely with our 3D Artists, Cinematic Layout Artists, Technical/CG leadership, and
Art Supervisor, guiding each episode from storyboard and shot planning through final animated sequences while maintaining consistency across the series.
Responsibilities
• Direct the visual storytelling, staging, composition, camera movement, pacing, and performances of 3D
animated episodic content.
• Translate scripts and storyboards into clear shot-by-shot cinematic direction for individual episodes.
• Direct and review cinematic work being created in Unreal Engine, including camera placement,
blocking, staging, timing, and sequence development.
• Work closely with experienced Cinematic Layout Artists responsible for cameras, blocking,
composition, and shot development.
• Review work-in-progress sequences and provide clear, actionable creative direction to the 3D
production team.
• Maintain visual, performance, storytelling, and character continuity from episode to episode.
• Work within episodic production schedules, milestones, and delivery requirements while maintaining
creative quality.
• Collaborate with technical artists and CG leadership to ensure creative decisions are achievable within
the Unreal Engine production pipeline.
• Balance creative ambitions with production schedules and technical realities.
Qualifications
• Demonstrated professional experience directing 3D animation, cinematics, animated television, or
comparable CG productions.
• Professional directing experience on episodic productions is required.
• Professional experience working in an Unreal Engine production environment is required.
• Strong working knowledge of Unreal Engine as it relates to real-time cinematics, cameras, sequencing,
staging, lighting, and animation production.
• Strong understanding of episodic storytelling, continuity, pacing, shot design, staging, editing, and
camera language.
• Experience directing and collaborating with senior Cinematic Layout Artists and 3D production teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both creative and technical team members and provide decisive,
practical direction under episodic production deadlines.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and creative leadership skills.
Must provide a directing reel or portfolio demonstrating relevant 3D/CG work. Examples of episodic
productions and work created using Unreal Engine are strongly preferred.

Work arrangement
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