Animator

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training opportunities

Studio in Richards Bay

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay is seeking a skilled Animator to join their creative studio. You will bring characters, environments and stories to life through high-quality animation for games, films and advertisements, collaborating with artists, designers and directors to maintain a cohesive visual style.

You will work across 2D/3D animation, shaping expressive performances and optimizing sequences for multiple platforms while taking direction and feedback from the team to refine your work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Animator with a strong portfolio demonstrating proficiency in character animation, motion graphics, or visual effects.
• Expertise in industry-standard animation software such as Maya, Blender, Cinema 4D, or Adobe Animate.
• Solid understanding of animation principles, timing, and storytelling through movement.
• Ability to interpret and execute creative direction effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 2D or 3D animations that align with project style guides and narrative requirements.
• Animate characters, objects, and environments, ensuring fluid motion and expressive performances.
• Collaborate with art directors and technical teams to ensure animation integrates seamlessly into the final product.
• Optimize animations for performance and efficiency across different platforms.
• Participate in review sessions, incorporating feedback to refine animated sequences.

Skills

Character animation

Storytelling timing

Creative direction interpretation

Tools

Maya

Blender

Cinema 4D

Adobe Animate

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled and imaginative Animator to join their creative studio in Richards Bay. This role is pivotal in bringing characters, environments, and stories to life through high-quality animation for various media projects, including games, films, and advertisements. You will collaborate closely with a team of artists, designers, and directors to achieve a cohesive visual style and narrative flow. This position offers a fantastic chance to contribute your artistic talents to exciting projects, working in a dynamic environment that fosters creativity and professional growth in the heart of Richards Bay.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 2D or 3D animations that align with project style guides and narrative requirements.


• Animate characters, objects, and environments, ensuring fluid motion and expressive performances.


• Collaborate with art directors and technical teams to ensure animation integrates seamlessly into the final product.


• Optimize animations for performance and efficiency across different platforms.


• Participate in review sessions, incorporating feedback to refine animated sequences.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Animator with a strong portfolio demonstrating proficiency in character animation, motion graphics, or visual effects.


• Expertise in industry-standard animation software such as Maya, Blender, Cinema 4D, or Adobe Animate.


• Solid understanding of animation principles, timing, and storytelling through movement.


• Ability to interpret and execute creative direction effectively.


• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.


• Opportunities for training and development in advanced animation techniques.


• Exposure to a wide range of exciting animation projects.


• A collaborative and inspiring studio environment in Richards Bay.


• Contribution to visually stunning and engaging media.