Animator - 2D

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Flexible schedule

Diverse projects

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled 2D Animator for a fully remote role. You will bring characters to life for explainer videos, game assets, and animated shorts, collaborating with a distributed team of designers and project managers.

The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio, proficiency in Adobe Animate or Toon Boom Harmony, and a deep understanding of animation principles, rigging, and storytelling. Remote-friendly environment with flexible collaboration across time zones.

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience as a 2D Animator with a compelling portfolio.
• Proficiency in industry-standard animation software such as Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony, or similar.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, character rigging, and storytelling through movement.
• Ability to create visually appealing character designs and backgrounds.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working effectively in a remote team setting.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 2D character animations, motion graphics, and visual effects according to project specifications.
• Interpret storyboards and scripts to produce fluid and expressive animations that convey character emotion and narrative progression.
• Collaborate with the art and design teams to ensure animation style consistency and quality.
• Optimize animations for various platforms and formats, ensuring efficient rendering and performance.
• Participate in animation reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to improve workflow and final output.
• Manage animation assets and maintain organized project files within a remote collaboration environment.

Skills

2D Animation

Portfolio

Adobe Animate

Toon Boom Harmony

Animation Principles

Character Rigging

Storytelling

Character Design

Background Art

Remote Collaboration

Tools

Adobe Animate

Toon Boom Harmony

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled and imaginative 2D Animator to join their fully remote team. This position is ideal for an artist passionate about bringing characters and stories to life through dynamic 2D animation for various digital projects, including explainer videos, game assets, and animated shorts. You will collaborate closely with a distributed team of designers, illustrators, and project managers to create engaging visual content that meets high-quality standards. This remote-first role empowers you to leverage your creative talents from anywhere, contributing to innovative projects within the vibrant world of digital arts and entertainment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 2D character animations, motion graphics, and visual effects according to project specifications.
• Interpret storyboards and scripts to produce fluid and expressive animations that convey character emotion and narrative progression.
• Collaborate with the art and design teams to ensure animation style consistency and quality.
• Optimize animations for various platforms and formats, ensuring efficient rendering and performance.
• Participate in animation reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to improve workflow and final output.
• Manage animation assets and maintain organized project files within a remote collaboration environment.

Requirements

• Proven professional experience as a 2D Animator with a compelling portfolio showcasing 2D animation work.
• Proficiency in industry-standard animation software such as Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony, or similar.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, character rigging, and storytelling through movement.
• Ability to create visually appealing character designs and backgrounds.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working effectively in a remote team setting.
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for creating polished, engaging animated content.

Benefits

• Competitive salary for a fully remote position.
• Flexible work schedule and the ability to work from any location.
• Opportunities to work on diverse and exciting animation projects.
• Collaborative virtual environment with a talented team of artists.
• Professional growth and development in the field of 2D animation.