Animator - 3D Character & Environments

Placements24; South Africa; À distance; ZAR 350 000 - 600 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Animator with a focus on 3D character and environment animation for remote Arts & Entertainment projects. The role emphasizes bringing digital worlds to life with fluid, expressive motion and collaboration with art and design teams.

You will work on cutting-edge projects from a fully remote location, leveraging industry-standard tools and techniques to deliver immersive visuals that enhance storytelling and player/viewer engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a 3D animator with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in Maya, 3ds Max, Blender or similar.
• Experience animating characters and environments.
• Experience working in a remote/team setting.

Responsabilités

• Animate 3D characters, ensuring believable movement, performance, and emotional expression.
• Create high-quality environmental animations, including dynamic elements, effects, and atmospheric details.
• Collaborate with character modelers, riggers, and technical directors to ensure animation assets are optimized and integrate seamlessly.
• Interpret storyboards, animatics, and director's notes to deliver compelling animated sequences.
• Work within established art styles and technical pipelines, maintaining consistency and quality.
• Continuously refine animation techniques and explore new approaches to enhance visual storytelling.

Connaissances

3D animation

Maya

3ds Max

Blender

Animation principles

Remote collaboration

Outils

Maya

3ds Max

Blender

Description du poste

Our client is seeking a skilled and imaginative Animator specializing in 3D character and environment animation for their remote Arts & Entertainment projects. This position requires bringing digital characters and worlds to life through fluid, expressive, and technically sound animation. You will work closely with the art and design teams to create breathtaking visuals that enhance storytelling and player/viewer immersion. This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented animator to contribute to innovative projects from a remote location, leveraging cutting-edge tools and techniques in a dynamic digital landscape.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and imaginative Animator specializing in 3D character and environment animation for their remote Arts & Entertainment projects. This position requires bringing digital characters and worlds to life through fluid, expressive, and technically sound animation. You will work closely with the art and design teams to create breathtaking visuals that enhance storytelling and player/viewer immersion. This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented animator to contribute to innovative projects from a remote location, leveraging cutting-edge tools and techniques in a dynamic digital landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Animate 3D characters, ensuring believable movement, performance, and emotional expression according to project requirements.
• Create high-quality environmental animations, including dynamic elements, effects, and atmospheric details.
• Collaborate with character modelers, riggers, and technical directors to ensure animation assets are optimized and integrate seamlessly.
• Interpret storyboards, animatics, and director's notes to deliver compelling animated sequences.
• Work within established art styles and technical pipelines, maintaining consistency and quality.
• Continuously refine animation techniques and explore new approaches to enhance visual storytelling.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a 3D Animator with a strong portfolio showcasing character and environment animation work.
• Proficiency in 3D animation software such as Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, or similar.
• Solid understanding of animation principles, including timing, spacing, weight, and anticipation.
• Experience with motion capture data cleanup and integration is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently in a remote environment.
• Strong artistic eye and a passion for bringing digital worlds and characters to life.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote position, offering great flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and exciting 3D animation projects.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative and innovative work culture focused on artistic excellence.