3D Character Animator (Senior)

Freelance Opportunity: An experienced/senior 3D Character Animator (London-based)

Fire Without Smoke (FWS) is looking for a talented 3D Character Animator with strong skills in body mechanics. A good reference for the style would be the Lego movies, the Dog Man movie and Super Mario.

This role is based in Central London and offers the chance to contribute to an exciting game, set for release in autumn 2026.

Key Details:

• Location: Hybrid of 2 days in our central London studio and 3 days at home.
• Availability: 2nd Feb - 30th May 2026
• Start: Monday 2nd February (the first day would be onboarding at our London studio)

Requirements:

• Proficiency in Maya (over 7 years experience)
• Experience animating both characters and animals
• Background in film/TV or video game cutscene animation is highly desirable
• Experience in video game animation is a plus
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine is a big advantage
• Familiarity with GitHub a bonus
• Strong portfolio or showreel demonstrating your work
• Able to commute to Central London

You’ll be joining a positive, collaborative team working on a project set to make waves in the industry in 2026.