Animation Animator

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Hybrid work

Training and development

Richards Bay studio environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Animation Animator to join a Richards Bay studio. You will bring characters to life across short films, ads, and interactive content, collaborating with a creative team to ensure fluid motion and storytelling clarity.

The role emphasizes strong movement principles, attention to detail, and adaptability to different project styles, with a hybrid work model and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Animation Animator in the entertainment or advertising industry.
• Strong understanding of timing, spacing, weight, and squash & stretch.
• Ability to create realistic and stylized character movements.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality character and object animation according to project specifications and style guides.
• Interpret storyboards and animatics to develop dynamic and expressive character performances.
• Collaborate with directors, art directors, and other animators to ensure artistic and technical consistency.
• Rig characters and props, or work with technical directors to prepare assets for animation.
• Incorporate feedback from reviews and revisions efficiently to meet deadlines.

Skills

Animation experience

Teamwork

Communication

Character animation

Tools

Maya

Blender

3ds Max

Job description

About the Role Our client is looking for a highly skilled and imaginative Animation Animator to join their studio in Richards Bay . You will bring characters and stories to life through fluid, compelling animation for a range of projects, including short films, advertisements, and interactive content. This role requires a keen eye for detail, a strong understanding of movement principles, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a creative team. If you are passionate about visual storytelling and eager to contribute to cutting-edge animation, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in KwaZulu-Natal .

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality character and object animation according to project specifications and style guides.
• Interpret storyboards and animatics to develop dynamic and expressive character performances.
• Collaborate with directors, art directors, and other animators to ensure artistic and technical consistency.
• Rig characters and props, or work with technical directors to prepare assets for animation.
• Incorporate feedback from reviews and revisions efficiently to meet deadlines.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Animation Animator in the entertainment or advertising industry.
• Proficiency in industry-standard animation software such as Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, including timing, spacing, weight, and squash & stretch.
• Ability to create realistic and stylized character movements.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different project styles.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Work in a creative and supportive studio environment in Richards Bay.
• Contribute to visually exciting and diverse animation projects.