Animator - Remote Entertainment Production

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 2,938,000 - 3,918,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible schedule

Professional development resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Animator to join a remote-based entertainment production team. You will create high-quality 2D or 3D animations and collaborate with directors and peers to bring characters and scenes to life.

The role emphasizes autonomy in a fully remote setting, with a strong portfolio and solid knowledge of animation principles. Opportunities to work on diverse projects and to develop advanced techniques are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Animator with a strong portfolio (2D or 3D).
• Proficiency in Maya, Blender, Cinema 4D, or Adobe Animate.
• Excellent communication and ability to work remotely in a team.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 2D or 3D animations for characters, environments, and visual effects according to project specifications.
• Collaborate with art directors and directors to interpret and execute creative visions.
• Develop storyboards, animatics, and character rigs as needed for animation projects.
• Ensure animation is technically sound and artistically compelling, meeting project deadlines and quality standards.
• Work efficiently with animation software and tools, troubleshooting any technical issues that arise.
• Participate in team reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers to enhance overall project quality.

Skills

Animation principles

Remote collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Maya

Blender

Cinema 4D

Adobe Animate

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and creative Animator to join their remote-based entertainment production team. This role offers the unique opportunity to contribute your animation skills to exciting projects from the comfort of your own workspace, as it is a fully remote position. You will be responsible for creating high-quality 2D or 3D animations, bringing characters, objects, and scenes to life in accordance with project briefs and artistic direction. This opportunity is ideal for a skilled animator who possesses a strong understanding of animation principles, proficiency in relevant software, and the ability to work autonomously within a virtual team environment. You will collaborate with directors, art directors, and other animators to deliver captivating visual content that enhances the storytelling of various entertainment productions, ensuring seamless integration into the final product.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 2D or 3D animations for characters, environments, and visual effects according to project specifications.
• Collaborate with art directors and directors to interpret and execute creative visions.
• Develop storyboards, animatics, and character rigs as needed for animation projects.
• Ensure animation is technically sound and artistically compelling, meeting project deadlines and quality standards.
• Work efficiently with animation software and tools, troubleshooting any technical issues that arise.
• Participate in team reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers to enhance overall project quality.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Animator with a strong portfolio showcasing your animation work (2D or 3D, depending on project needs).
• Proficiency in industry-standard animation software such as Maya, Blender, Cinema 4D, Adobe Animate , or similar.
• Solid understanding of animation principles, including timing, spacing, anticipation, and weight.
• Experience with character rigging, texturing, and rendering pipelines is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fully remote setting.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering polished, engaging animation.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary based on experience and skill level.
• Fully remote work opportunity, providing extensive flexibility and autonomy.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects within the entertainment industry .
• Access to professional development resources and training in advanced animation techniques.
• A supportive and creative virtual team environment that encourages innovation.
• Contribution to visually stunning projects that reach a global audience.