Character Modeler Animation Department

Overview

The Third Floor is a visualization studio founded by artists, for artists. We offer a fun and creative culture where our talent can grow and thrive. From coffee Wednesdays to our learning and development opportunities, generous benefits, and more ... we know your experience at TTF will be unlike any other studio! Check out our openings today!

If you do apply, please know we are excited to consider your application and know your time is precious. We are unable to reply to all candidates but if we have questions or think you’d possibly be a good fit for the position, someone from recruiting will be in touch!

THE THIRD FLOOR is the world’s leading visualization company, with offices in Los Angeles and London and teams working on productions around the globe. Since 2004, we’ve partnered with clients to help them plan and explore their stories before filming, using our visual storytelling skills and deep filmmaking knowledge to help directors and studios envision their projects in the earliest stages of production.

Founded by artists for artists, The Third Floor is a fun, creative studio where we work on high-profile projects while maintaining a collaborative, small-studio culture. In 2022, we expanded with a dedicated animation department that creates final content for film, episodic, and games. Our work has received multiple Emmy and VES awards, and our clients include Disney, Marvel, Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Universal, 20th Century, and many more.

The ideal Animation Character Modeler must be able to model and texture 3d polygonal characters from selected design inspiration and 2d concept art.

* Project Based
* Full Time - Remote Position
* Contract Duration: ~ February 23rd - March 30th, 2026 *

* Must be in the state of California, Georgia, Texas, Oregon, Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, New York (Outside NYC), Colorado, Washington, or Canada for remote positions. *

• Model and texture highly stylized 3d creatures and characters from storyboards, concept art, and/or script pages.
• Collaborate with animators and technical directors to address issues or needs that will be met downstream.
• Address direction and feedback from Creative Directors and Art Directors as needed.
• Experience with in the animation/vfx/games industry modeling in maya and zbrush.
• Desire to learn new tools and workflows.
• Work efficiently within a production environment and collaborate with other departments to ensure proper milestones are met.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Possess an artistic eye for detail and understand the proportions of the human body, as well as shape language in character design
• Experience with 2d painting and drawing of characters.
• Experience with character rigging
• Experience working with the Unreal Engine
• Experience with realistic anatomy and also the ability to exaggerate proportions for a different look and feel

• To be considered: include your resume, demo reel/ portfolio link (and password, if needed), and demo reel breakdown (or, alternatively, a written detailed breakdown/contribution) with your application.
• Wire frames and textures must be shown for proper consideration. Adding references is also a plus.

The pay scale is between $20 - $70 / hour based on experience, skillset and other factors. We work an average of 5 hours of paid overtime a week. Additional TTF benefits:
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), Sick Time, 401k (staff only), PTO (staff only), and additional Perks & Benefits.

U.S. Applicants only: TTF participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All documents provided for proof of work authorization must be current and unexpired. We cannot accept expired proof of identity.

IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, TTF is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.