3D Motion Graphic Designer & Animator

TCS JOHN HUXLEY SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

TCS JOHN HUXLEY SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking a skilled 3D animator to translate creative direction into polished motion content for casino floor displays and digital media screens.

You will develop storyboards, design animatics, and produce production-ready sequences using Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender. The role requires 3–5 years in 3D animation or motion graphics, a strong portfolio, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Animation, Motion Graphics, Digital Arts, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in 3D animation, motion graphics, or visual effects production.
• Experience creating animation content for digital display systems, motion graphics, or event-driven visual effects.
• Proficiency in 3D animation software such as Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, or Cinema 4D.
• Familiarity with supporting tools such as Photoshop, ZBrush, or Marvelous Designer is a plus.
• Ability to design or animate characters, UI elements, or visual effects assets is an advantage.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating 3D animation, motion graphics, or visual effects work is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to conceptualize ideas, develop story boards, and translate creative direction into compelling animation.
• Design story boards, animatics, and visual concepts to support animation sequences for casino floor display systems and digital media screens.
• Create and execute 3D animation sequences and visual effects based on concept art, delivering polished and production-ready motion content.
• Support the 3D production workflow as needed, including modelling, topology, UV unwrapping, texturing, rigging, animation, lighting, and rendering.
• Develop high-quality 3D animations, motion graphics, and visual effects for casino floor display systems and digital media screens.
• Prepare, optimize, and export animation and graphic assets across multiple formats and screen configurations, ensuring technical specifications and display requirements are met.
• Develop engaging visual content such as jackpot animations, win sequences, celebratory effects, and UI-related motion graphics for gaming machine interfaces and overhead displays.
• Incorporate stakeholder feedback and perform iterative refinements to improve animation timing, visual impact, and overall quality.
• Conduct reviews of existing visual content and contribute suggestions for improvement to enhance player engagement and visual experience.
• Work closely with teams to support animation guidelines, creative direction, and production workflows for display systems.
• Handle assigned animation tasks across multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to production schedules.
• Maintain an organized asset library with proper naming conventions and version control practices.
• Stay updated with motion design techniques and visual effects trends, particularly for casino gaming machine display systems and entertainment visuals.
• Familiarity with real-time or interactive display systems is an advantage.

Skills

3D software

Visual storytelling

Animation timing

Cinematic animation

Design sensibility

Visual design

Team collaboration

Communication

Real-time displays

Education

Diploma/degree in Animation

Tools

Blender

Maya

3ds Max

Cinema 4D

Photoshop

ZBrush

Marvelous Designer

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to conceptualize ideas, develop story boards, and translate creative direction into compelling animation.
• Design story boards, animatics, and visual concepts to support animation sequences for casino floor display systems and digital media screens.
• Create and execute 3D animation sequences and visual effects based on concept art, delivering polished and production-ready motion content.
• Support the 3D production workflow as needed, including modelling, topology, UV unwrapping, texturing, rigging, animation, lighting, and rendering.
• Develop high-quality 3D animations, motion graphics, and visual effects for casino floor display systems and digital media screens.
• Prepare, optimize, and export animation and graphic assets across multiple formats and screen configurations, ensuring technical specifications and display requirements are met.
• Develop engaging visual content such as jackpot animations, win sequences, celebratory effects, and UI-related motion graphics for gaming machine interfaces and overhead displays.
• Incorporate stakeholder feedback and perform iterative refinements to improve animation timing, visual impact, and overall quality.
• Conduct reviews of existing visual content and contribute suggestions for improvement to enhance player engagement and visual experience.
• Work closely with teams to support animation guidelines, creative direction, and production workflows for display systems.
• Handle assigned animation tasks across multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to production schedules.
• Maintain an organized asset library with proper naming conventions and version control practices.
• Stay updated with motion design techniques and visual effects trends, particularly for casino gaming machine display systems and entertainment visuals.
• Familiarity with real-time or interactive display systems is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in 3D animation software such as Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender.
• Strong visual storytelling skills with excellent attention to motion quality, timing, and detail.
• Strong understanding of animation principles including timing, spacing, and motion dynamics.
• Experience creating cinematic-quality or stylized animation sequences is a plus.
• Strong design sensibility with the ability to evaluate and improve animation quality and visual impact.
• Solid understanding of visual design principles, including composition, layout, colour theory, and motion design for digital display systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with real-time or interactive display systems is an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Animation, Motion Graphics, Digital Arts, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in 3D animation, motion graphics, or visual effects production.
• Experience creating animation content for digital display systems, motion graphics, or event-driven visual effects.
• Proficiency in 3D animation software such as Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, or Cinema 4D.
• Familiarity with supporting tools such as Photoshop, ZBrush, or Marvelous Designer is a plus.
• Ability to design or animate characters, UI elements, or visual effects assets is an advantage.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating 3D animation, motion graphics, or visual effects work is required.