3D Animator

M&S Consulting • Pasadena, CA • 3h ago

M&S (which stands for Management and Solutions) was conceived in 2002 with the vision of creating highly effective teams of elite consultants to deliver strategic process and technology solutions to enterprise organizations across the US. Our commitment to delivery in complex environments and long-term customer success has merged process and technology into innovative solutions, established deep pockets of expertise, and enabled innovative transformation for evolving businesses.

We have intentionally cultivated steady growth focused on being approachable and helpful to our dearly valued clients and closely cared-for employees. M&S people simply "care hard", and this reflects in our work products, our interactions, and our culture.

Job Responsibilities:

The 3D Animator will create high-fidelity, cinematic animations that communicate complex scientific and technical concepts through compelling visual storytelling. This role is ideal for a senior-leaning animator/generalist who enjoys working across the full 3D pipeline-from modeling through final render-and translating real-world data, engineering concepts, and mission narratives into visually engaging content.

Create cinematic 3D animations from pre-visualization or animatics through final render

Model, texture, shade, and light assets for high-quality scientific and technical visualization

Rig and animate mechanical systems, spacecraft, instruments, and robotic processes

Develop environments and planetary visualizations to support mission storytelling

Render and composite final sequences for video deliverables

Collaborate with creative directors, producers, and technical experts to ensure scientific accuracy

Translate complex engineering or scientific concepts into clear visual narratives

Iterate efficiently based on creative and technical feedback

Required Skills:

Strong portfolio demonstrating cinematic 3D animation and visualization work

Experience working across the full 3D pipeline: modeling, texturing/shading, lighting, rigging, animation, rendering, and compositing

Proficiency with tools such as Unreal Engine, Blender, Maya, and/or After Effects

Ability to produce high-quality animations both independently and within collaborative pipelines

Strong sense of motion, timing, lighting, and cinematic composition

Comfort working from storyboards, pre-vis, or animatics to final delivery

Desired Skills:

Experience working with CAD files and converting them into production-ready 3D assets

Background animating mechanical systems, robotics , or engineering processes

Experience creating space, planetary, or scientific visualizations

Familiarity with real-time rendering workflows (e.g., Unreal Engine pipelines)

Experience collaborating with scientists, engineers, or technical subject-matter experts

*Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident

*This is a remote position

*M&S Consulting proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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