3D Mascot Animator Needed (Short Brand Hero Animation) We are looking for a skilled 3D animator to create a short 8–10 second mascot hero animation for a brand website. Project Scope Animate a 3D mascot flying in, interacting with a fan, and reacting to airflow Smooth transition between a living room and a nature environment Simple, expressive facial animation (blink, smile, happy, surprised) Clean, premium motion suitable for a website hero section Assets & References All 3D assets will be provided (mascot, environments, fan) A clear script and visual references will be shared No character modeling required Facial expressions to be done via basic rigged expressions (not image swaps) Deliverables Final rendered video (MP4) All source files (Blender / Maya / C4D or equivalent) Project files should be clean and reusable Technical Expectations Smooth camera and character motion Simple transitions (no heavy VFX) Website-friendly output (clean loop / hero-ready) Efficient, low-budget–friendly execution Timeline Short timeline (to be discussed) One main animation with minor revision rounds Ideal Candidate Experience with 3D character animation Comfortable with facial expression rigs Attention to subtle acting and timing Good communication and ability to follow references If interested, please share: Relevant animation samples Your software workflow Estimated timeline and cost