Animator - 3D & Motion Graphics

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Paid time off

Advanced software access

Studio culture in Sandton

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking an experienced Animator specializing in 3D and motion graphics to join our creative studio. You will bring concepts to life through character animation, motion graphics, and immersive 3D environments for advertising, digital content, and entertainment projects.

Collaborate with directors and designers to develop storyboards, animatics, and style frames, optimize assets for performance, and stay current with industry trends and software updates in a vibrant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in animation, fine arts, or digital media.
• 3–5 years of professional 3D animation or motion graphics experience with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, or Cinema 4D.
• Solid understanding of animation principles, rigging, texturing, lighting and rendering.
• Experience with After Effects for motion graphics.
• Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D animations, character animations, and motion graphics.
• Develop storyboards, animatics, and style frames to visualize animation sequences.
• Collaborate with directors, designers, and other animators to achieve the artistic vision.
• Optimize animation assets for performance and delivery.
• Stay current with industry trends, software updates, and new techniques in 3D animation and motion graphics.
• Ensure animation work meets technical specifications and quality standards for delivery.

Skills

Portfolio demonstration

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Animation principles

Character rigging

Texturing

Lighting

Rendering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Animation, Fine Arts, Digital Media, or related field

Tools

Maya

Blender

3ds Max

Cinema 4D

Adobe After Effects

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and imaginative Animator specializing in 3D and motion graphics to join their creative studio in Sandton . This role is integral to producing visually stunning animations for a wide array of projects, including advertising, digital content, and entertainment productions. You will bring concepts to life through compelling character animation, dynamic motion graphics, and immersive 3D environments. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects within a leading arts and entertainment organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D animations, character animations, and motion graphics for various media.
• Develop storyboards, animatics, and style frames to visualize animation sequences.
• Collaborate with directors, designers, and other animators to achieve the desired artistic vision.
• Optimize animation assets for performance and integration into final projects.
• Stay current with industry trends, software updates, and new techniques in 3D animation and motion graphics.
• Ensure animation work meets technical specifications and quality standards for delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Animation, Fine Arts, Digital Media, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3-5 years of professional experience as a 3D Animator or Motion Graphics Artist, with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise.
• Proficiency in 3D animation software such as Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, or Cinema 4D.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, character rigging, texturing, lighting, and rendering.
• Experience with motion graphics software like Adobe After Effects.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Access to advanced animation software and hardware.
• A vibrant and collaborative studio culture in the creative hub of Sandton .