Animator: Bring Characters to Life in Dynamic Projects

Placements24

Klerksdorp

On-site

ZAR 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Competitive salary

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Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking a talented Animator to join our vibrant creative studio. You will bring characters and environments to life for games, films, or broadcast media, applying strong timing and motion principles.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to interpret animation requirements, implement assets in production pipelines, and contribute to visual storytelling across projects. A strong portfolio and proficiency in Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max are essential, with a passion

Qualifications

Proven experience as an Animator with a strong portfolio showcasing diverse animation skills.
Proficiency in animation software such as Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, or similar tools.
Solid understanding of core animation principles: timing, spacing, squash and stretch, anticipation, etc.
Experience with motion capture editing is a plus.
Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with a passion for bringing stories to life visually.

Responsibilities

Create high-quality character and environmental animations using industry-standard software.
Collaborate with the art and design teams to interpret and execute animation requirements.
Implement animations within game engines or other production pipelines.
Refine animation timing, spacing, and arcs to achieve believable and engaging motion.
Participate in animation reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to improve character movement.