3D Character Animator & Rigger for SVG/Lottie Game Animations (Mobile App)
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
Description:
We’re building Big World App, a gamified social wellness app that uses 3D characters and visual cues to help users track habits and connect with friends.
We’re looking for a 3D animator + rendering artist to help us animate our 3D characters and deliver assets that can be converted into SVG or Lottie animations (for mobile use). This will be an ongoing project with expanding needs, but we’re starting with 8 character animations for our MVP.
Project Scope (Phase 1):
Render characters from a downward-ish angle (think game-map perspective) with a transparent background. Then export for use as SVG or Lottie-compatible animations.
Initial 8 Animations:
1. Happy Jump – with stars or hearts popping around.
2. Sad – standing still under a storm cloud.
3. Thirsty – crawling toward a water bottle.
4. Sleep-Deprived – zombie walk with “Zzz” above their head.
5. Hit by Heart – character reacts as a heart strikes them.
6. Throwing a Heart – playful tossing animation.
7. Hit by Pie – splat impact with expressive reaction.
8. Throwing a Pie – dramatic or comedic toss.
Deliverables:
• 8 clean, loopable or short 3D animations
• Rendered from the specified angle
• Transparent background
• Exported and optimized as SVG or Lottie-compatible format (we can assist with conversion if needed)
Ideal Skills:
• 3D animation (Blender, Maya, or equivalent)
• Rendering for stylized/character assets
• Experience converting animations to SVG or Lottie (bonus)
• Familiarity with mobile animation optimization
Bonus Points If You:
• Have experience animating cute or whimsical characters
• Can help with character rigging if needed
• Are familiar with game or app dev pipelines
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To Apply:
Please share:
• Relevant animation samples (especially if they involve emotions or stylized characters)
• Your process for rendering/exporting to transparent backgrounds
• Your turnaround time and availability for the first 8 animations
We’re a small but fast-moving team and excited to bring these characters to life. Looking forward to seeing your work!
We’re building Big World App, a gamified social wellness app that uses 3D characters and visual cues to help users track habits and connect with friends.
We’re looking for a 3D animator + rendering artist to help us animate our 3D characters and deliver assets that can be converted into SVG or Lottie animations (for mobile use). This will be an ongoing project with expanding needs, but we’re starting with 8 character animations for our MVP.
Project Scope (Phase 1):
Render characters from a downward-ish angle (think game-map perspective) with a transparent background. Then export for use as SVG or Lottie-compatible animations.
Initial 8 Animations:
1. Happy Jump – with stars or hearts popping around.
2. Sad – standing still under a storm cloud.
3. Thirsty – crawling toward a water bottle.
4. Sleep-Deprived – zombie walk with “Zzz” above their head.
5. Hit by Heart – character reacts as a heart strikes them.
6. Throwing a Heart – playful tossing animation.
7. Hit by Pie – splat impact with expressive reaction.
8. Throwing a Pie – dramatic or comedic toss.
Deliverables:
• 8 clean, loopable or short 3D animations
• Rendered from the specified angle
• Transparent background
• Exported and optimized as SVG or Lottie-compatible format (we can assist with conversion if needed)
Ideal Skills:
• 3D animation (Blender, Maya, or equivalent)
• Rendering for stylized/character assets
• Experience converting animations to SVG or Lottie (bonus)
• Familiarity with mobile animation optimization
Bonus Points If You:
• Have experience animating cute or whimsical characters
• Can help with character rigging if needed
• Are familiar with game or app dev pipelines
⸻
To Apply:
Please share:
• Relevant animation samples (especially if they involve emotions or stylized characters)
• Your process for rendering/exporting to transparent backgrounds
• Your turnaround time and availability for the first 8 animations
We’re a small but fast-moving team and excited to bring these characters to life. Looking forward to seeing your work!