3D Animator & Motion Graphics Artist

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; A distancia; ZAR 180.000 - 280.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a highly creative 3D Animator & Motion Graphics Artist to join a dynamic production team. This remote-first role focuses on high-quality 3D animations and engaging motion graphics for commercials, explainer videos, and interactive media.

You will develop concepts, storyboards, and execute end-to-end production, collaborating with clients and internal teams to meet creative vision while staying current with industry trends and techniques.

Formación

• Proven experience as a 3D Animator or Motion Graphics Artist with a strong portfolio.
• Proficient in Cinema 4D, Blender, Maya, After Effects and the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Solid understanding of animation timing, principles, and storytelling.
• Experience with 3D modeling, texturing, lighting and rendering.
• Remote work ability and strong communication for collaboration.

Responsabilidades

• Create high-quality 3D animations, character animations, and motion graphics.
• Develop visual concepts and storyboards for animation projects.
• Collaborate with clients and teams to understand project requirements.
• Execute tasks from modelling to rendering as needed.
• Design engaging motion graphics sequences.
• Incorporate client and art-director feedback to refine work.
• Stay current with industry trends and software in 3D animation.
• Optimize assets and workflows for efficiency.

Conocimientos

3D animation

Motion graphics

Cinema 4D

Blender

Maya

After Effects

Adobe Creative Suite

Storytelling

Remote collaboration

Portfolio review

Educación

Degree in Animation or related field

Herramientas

Cinema 4D

Blender

Maya

After Effects

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere Pro

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge animation studio, is seeking a highly creative and skilled 3D Animator & Motion Graphics Artist to join their dynamic production team. This role is ideal for an artist with a passion for bringing concepts to life through stunning visual storytelling and dynamic motion graphics. You will be responsible for creating high-quality 3D animations, visual effects, and motion graphics for a variety of projects, including commercials, explainer videos, and interactive media. This is a remote-first position, offering flexibility to work from anywhere. The studio is renowned for its innovative approach to visual content creation and fosters a collaborative artistic environment. While the role is remote, we are looking for individuals who can effectively contribute to a team-based workflow, understanding the nuances of remote collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D animations, character animations, and motion graphics.
• Develop visual concepts and storyboards for animation projects.
• Work with clients and internal teams to understand project requirements and deliver on creative vision.
• Execute animation tasks from start to finish, including modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, lighting, and rendering where applicable.
• Design and implement engaging motion graphics sequences.
• Incorporate feedback from art directors and clients to refine animations.
• Stay current with industry trends, software, and techniques in 3D animation and motion graphics.
• Optimize assets and workflows for efficiency.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a 3D Animator and/or Motion Graphics Artist, with a strong portfolio showcasing relevant work.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Cinema 4D, Blender, Maya, Adobe After Effects, and the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, timing, and storytelling.
• Experience with 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering.
• Excellent visual design skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for remote teamwork.
• A degree in Animation, Digital Arts, Graphic Design, or a related field is a plus.

Benefits

This role offers a competitive contract rate and the flexibility of remote work. You will have the opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects for a leading animation studio, building your portfolio and expanding your creative network. While working remotely, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment that values artistic expression and innovation. This is a chance to contribute your unique talents to impactful visual productions from anywhere. We provide clear project briefs and feedback channels to ensure seamless remote collaboration.