Steamroller Animation is building a talent pool of skilled animation professionals based in Africa for future remote contract opportunities. Desired specialties include 2D and 3D character animation, rigging, concept art, character design, storyboarding, asset development, VFX, compositing, engine implementation, and custom pipeline tools. Applicants should submit a resume, demo reel, and portfolio link for consideration when suitable projects become available.
At Steamroller Animation, we love what we do and it shows. We're an award-winning studio owned and operated by artists, bringing worlds to life for partners like Epic Games, Blizzard Entertainment, and 20th Century Studios. We're also busy developing our own original IP, and we're always growing.
We're building a talent pool of skilled animation professionals based in Africa for future remote contract opportunities. There's no open role right now, but we review every submission and will reach out when a project that matches your skills comes up.
We'd love to hear from you if you work in any of the following:
- 2D or 3D Character Animation
- Character Rigging
- Concept Art & Character Design
- Storyboarding
- Asset Development
- VFX & Compositing
- Engine Implementation
- Custom Pipeline Tools
Apply here to share your resume, demo reel, and portfolio link directly.
Big ideas deserve bold animation. We can't wait to see what you've made.
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