Animator (2D)

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Access to animation software and tools

Creative and supportive team in Upingt

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking a talented 2D Animator to join our vibrant production team. You will bring characters and stories to life with fluid animation for shorts, educational content, and marketing materials.

You will collaborate with directors and artists to refine sequences, ensure assets fit production pipelines, and actively contribute to a creative and supportive Upington environment. A strong portfolio and familiarity with Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Animate, or After Effects are

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a 2D Animator with a strong portfolio showcasing your animation skills.
• Strong understanding of animation timing, spacing, anticipation, and exaggeration.
• Ability to interpret direction and collaborate within a team.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 2D animations that align with project styles and briefs.
• Animate characters, objects, and environments with attention to timing and fluidity.
• Collaborate with directors and storyboard artists to execute animation sequences.
• Ensure animation assets are optimized for production pipelines.
• Incorporate feedback from review sessions to refine work.

Skills

2D animation

Team collaboration

Animation timing and storytelling

Tools

Adobe Animate

Toon Boom Harmony

After Effects

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and creative 2D Animator to join their vibrant production team in Upington . This role is essential for bringing characters, stories, and visual elements to life with fluid and expressive animation for a variety of media, including animated shorts, educational content, and marketing materials. You will work closely with a team of artists and directors, contributing your unique style and technical skills to create engaging visual experiences. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in animation within a supportive and inspiring environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 2D animations that align with project styles, storyboards, and creative briefs.
• Animate characters, objects, and environments with attention to timing, posing, and fluidity.
• Collaborate with directors and storyboard artists to interpret and execute animation sequences effectively.
• Ensure animation assets are optimized for integration into final production pipelines.
• Incorporate feedback from review sessions to refine and enhance animated work.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience as a 2D Animator with a strong portfolio showcasing your animation skills.
• Proficiency in industry-standard 2D animation software such as Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony, or After Effects.
• Solid understanding of animation principles, including timing, spacing, anticipation, and exaggeration.
• Ability to interpret and follow direction, and work collaboratively within a team.
• Strong drawing skills and a keen eye for visual detail and storytelling.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.
• Exposure to a variety of exciting animation projects.
• Access to professional animation software and resources.
• A creative and supportive team environment located in Upington .
• Contribute to visually compelling and memorable animated content.