Senior 3D Animator: Cinematic Storytelling & Mentoring

Content Creators; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

BJAK is seeking a skilled 3D Animator to lead the creation of high-quality 3D animations for marketing, product, and brand initiatives. You will bring concepts to life through animation, character performance, camera work, environmental storytelling, and cinematic visuals.

You will mentor junior artists, define animation standards, and collaborate with Creative, Marketing, and Product teams to elevate BJAK’s visual content while delivering on-brand storytelling across multiple campaigns.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Animation, Multimedia Design, Computer Graphics, Visual Effects, or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in 3D animation, CGI production, motion graphics, or visual storytelling.
• Expert proficiency in Blender, Cinema 4D, Maya, or equivalent 3D software.
• Strong experience with lighting, rendering, compositing, and animation pipelines.
• Proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and related creative tools.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, timing, weight, movement, and storytelling.
• Experience creating high-quality character, product, or environment animations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and creative problem-solving skills.
• A strong portfolio or showreel demonstrating advanced 3D animation work is required.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D animations for marketing campaigns, product showcases, social media content, and brand storytelling.
• Develop engaging character, object, and environmental animations that communicate ideas effectively.
• Translate storyboards and creative concepts into polished 3D animated content.
• Produce cinematic camera movements, transitions, and visual sequences that enhance audience engagement.
• Ensure consistency in animation quality, visual style, and brand identity across all deliverables.
• Collaborate closely with Creative, Marketing, Product, and Content teams to develop visual narratives.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior animators and designers.
• Work with motion designers, editors, illustrators, and producers to deliver cohesive campaigns.
• Present animation concepts and creative solutions to stakeholders.

Skills

Blender

Cinema 4D

Maya

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Photoshop

Lighting/Rendering

Storytelling

Portfolio

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Animation

Tools

Unreal Engine

Houdini

AI-assisted tools

Job description

BJAK is seeking a skilled 3D Animator to lead the creation of high-quality 3D animations for marketing, product, and brand initiatives. You will bring concepts to life through animation, character performance, camera work, environmental storytelling, and cinematic visuals.

You will mentor junior artists, define animation standards, and collaborate with Creative, Marketing, and Product teams to elevate BJAK’s visual content while delivering on-brand storytelling across multiple campaigns.