Animator

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Full-time

Projects variety

Advanced tools

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking a talented Animator to join our vibrant creative studio. You will bring characters and environments to life for games, films, or broadcast media, applying strong timing and motion principles.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to interpret animation requirements, implement assets in production pipelines, and contribute to visual storytelling across projects. A strong portfolio and proficiency in Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max are essential, with a passion

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Animator with a strong portfolio showcasing diverse animation skills.
• Proficiency in animation software such as Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, or similar tools.
• Solid understanding of core animation principles: timing, spacing, squash and stretch, anticipation, etc.
• Experience with motion capture editing is a plus.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with a passion for bringing stories to life visually.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality character and environmental animations using industry-standard software.
• Collaborate with the art and design teams to interpret and execute animation requirements.
• Implement animations within game engines or other production pipelines.
• Refine animation timing, spacing, and arcs to achieve believable and engaging motion.
• Participate in animation reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to improve character movement.

Skills

Animation portfolio

Animation principles

Teamwork & communication

Visual storytelling

Tools

Maya

Blender

3ds Max

Motion capture editing

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and imaginative Animator to join their vibrant creative studio in Klerksdorp. You will be responsible for bringing characters and objects to life through dynamic and visually compelling animations for games, films, or broadcast media. This role requires a strong understanding of animation principles, excellent technical skills in animation software, and a keen eye for timing and motion. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of artists and developers, contributing significantly to the visual storytelling and overall quality of our projects, fostering a collaborative and inspiring work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality character and environmental animations using industry-standard software.


• Collaborate with the art and design teams to interpret and execute animation requirements.


• Implement animations within game engines or other production pipelines.


• Refine animation timing, spacing, and arcs to achieve believable and engaging motion.


• Participate in animation reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to improve character movement.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Animator with a strong portfolio showcasing diverse animation skills.


• Proficiency in animation software such as Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, or similar tools.


• Solid understanding of core animation principles: timing, spacing, squash and stretch, anticipation, etc.


• Experience with motion capture editing is a plus.


• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with a passion for bringing stories to life visually.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for project-based bonuses.


• Full-time employment with a stable and growing company in Klerksdorp.


• Opportunities to work on exciting and diverse entertainment projects.


• Access to advanced animation tools and technologies.


• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and paid time off.