Animator - 2D Character Animation

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Diverse projects

Collaborative team

Professional development

Entertainment industry content

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking a skilled 2D Animator to bring characters to life with fluid, expressive animation. Join a creative studio that values collaboration and storytelling for diverse projects in the arts and entertainment sector.

You will work with a team of artists and directors to develop high-quality sequences, apply timing and weight, and contribute to visually captivating narratives from concept to final output.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a 2D Animator, with a portfolio demonstrating strong character animation skills.
• Proficiency in 2D animation software such as Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony, or similar.
• Solid understanding of traditional animation principles (e.g., squash and stretch, anticipation, follow-through).
• Ability to draw and animate characters with clear expressions and appealing motion.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing polished animation.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a studio setting.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 2D character animations according to storyboards and director's notes.
• Animate characters, ensuring believable movement, emotion, and performance.
• Collaborate with storyboard artists and background artists to maintain visual consistency.
• Incorporate timing, spacing, and weight to create dynamic and engaging animation.
• In-betweening, clean-up, and color application as needed for final animation output.
• Participate in animation reviews and implement feedback effectively to improve sequences.

Skills

2D animation

Character animation

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Adobe Animate

Toon Boom Harmony

Drawing

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Animator specializing in 2D Character Animation to join their creative studio located in Upington . This role is perfect for an artist with a passion for bringing characters to life through fluid and expressive 2D animation. You will work closely with a team of artists and directors to create high-quality animated sequences for various projects within the arts and entertainment sector. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to hone your craft in a supportive environment, contributing to visually captivating narratives and developing compelling characters. Join us in creating memorable animated experiences right here in Upington .

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 2D character animations according to storyboards and director's notes.
• Animate characters, ensuring believable movement, emotion, and performance.
• Collaborate with storyboard artists and background artists to maintain visual consistency.
• Incorporate timing, spacing, and weight to create dynamic and engaging animation.
• In-betweening, clean-up, and color application as needed for final animation output.
• Participate in animation reviews and implement feedback effectively to improve sequences.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a 2D Animator , with a portfolio demonstrating strong character animation skills.
• Proficiency in 2D animation software such as Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony, or similar.
• Solid understanding of traditional animation principles (e.g., squash and stretch, anticipation, follow-through).
• Ability to draw and animate characters with clear expressions and appealing motion.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing polished animation.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a studio setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and skill level.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and exciting animation projects.
• Be part of a creative and collaborative team environment in Upington .
• Potential for professional development and learning new animation techniques.
• Contribution to visually engaging content within the entertainment industry.