AI-Driven Game Animator & 3D Designer

Impleo; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 379,000 - 513,000; Full time

Job summary

Impleo seeks a Game Designer / 3D Animator for a research-driven project in Pretoria, focusing on AI-enabled game environments. You will create visuals, characters and gameplay elements, working closely with AI researchers to balance human playability and AI experimentation.

The role requires strong 3D modelling and animation skills using Blender and Houdini, with on-site collaboration in Menlyn Maine. Prior experience in game development is valued.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in 3D animation, game animation or game development.
• Portfolio or showreel demonstrating relevant work.
• Proficiency with Blender and Houdini preferred.
• Ability to work in a research-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and animate 3D characters, objects and environments for a playable AI research game.
• Collaborate with AI researchers and developers to translate concepts into gameplay.
• Integrate animations into the game engine and optimise for real-time performance.
• Prototype, test and iterate animations with feedback.

Skills

3D modelling

Character animation

Game animation workflows

Blender

Houdini

Tools

Blender

Houdini

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

Impleo seeks a Game Designer / 3D Animator for a research-driven project in Pretoria, focusing on AI-enabled game environments. You will create visuals, characters and gameplay elements, working closely with AI researchers to balance human playability and AI experimentation.

The role requires strong 3D modelling and animation skills using Blender and Houdini, with on-site collaboration in Menlyn Maine. Prior experience in game development is valued.