3D Animator - Remote
twineNew York (NY)
About the role
Overview:
Join a pioneering AI research initiative focused on advancing the understanding of physical logic in the digital realm. This project seeks experienced 3D animators and technical artists capable of delivering high-fidelity scenes that accurately represent real-world physics and movement. The primary objective is to provide 4D physics data—capturing how objects interact, move, and deform in 3D space over time—to support the development of next-generation AI models. Selected contributors will play a key role in supplying unique, IP-clean environments that showcase a diverse range of physical phenomena.
Deliverables:
Submission of existing or newly created 3D scenes demonstrating realistic physics, including rigid, rigid-joined, and non-rigid motion types. Delivery of high-fidelity synthetic data for each scene, including RGB video, depth maps, camera data (extrinsics/intrinsics), optical flow, and point tracks (2D/3D).Optional provision of surface normals and segmentation masks (instance/semantic) as secondary metadata. Organization of project files or rendered video layers with standardized naming conventions to facilitate scripted data extraction. Use of industry-standard 3D and compositing tools such as Unreal Engine, Houdini, Cinema4D, Maya, Nuke, DaVinci Resolve, or After Effects.
Requirements:
Demonstrated expertise in 3D animation and technical artistry, with a portfolio showcasing realistic physics-based scenes.
Full ownership and control of all submitted work; no third-party IP, copyrighted characters, or trademarked brands.
Proficiency in organizing and labeling project files for efficient data extraction.
Ability to provide detailed descriptions of each sample, specifying the type of physics, software used, and available metadata.
Availability for a short-term engagement, with potential for follow-up work on a larger scale.
Strong communication skills and attention to detail in documentation and file management.
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