Cultural Heritage Animator | Immersive Digital Storyteller

National Arts Festival Trust; Makhanda; Hybrid; ZAR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness package

Professional development stipend

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for international文化交流

Job summary

National Arts Festival Trust, based in Grahamstown, South Africa, is seeking a Cultural Heritage Animator to develop digital content that brings South Africa’s history to life using 3D modeling, motion graphics, and interactive media.

The role offers opportunities for national and international projects, collaboration with cultural institutions, and a focus on preserving heritage through innovative storytelling. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in animation software and tools.
• Knowledge of SA cultural history and traditions.
• Experience creating educational digital content for heritage institutions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt traditional narratives into multimedia formats.

Responsibilities

• Create animated content that visually represents South African cultural heritage.
• Collaborate with historians and curators for historical accuracy in digital projects.
• Develop interactive storytelling modules for museum exhibits and online platforms.
• Conduct workshops to train local artists in digital animation techniques.
• Integrate traditional art forms into modern animation workflows.

Skills

Animation software proficiency

SA cultural history knowledge

Educational content creation

Communication & teamwork

Narrative adaptation to multimedia

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts / Digital Media

Postgraduate in Cultural Heritage Management (advantage)

Tools

Blender

Maya

Adobe After Effects

Job description

National Arts Festival Trust, based in Grahamstown, South Africa, is seeking a Cultural Heritage Animator to develop digital content that brings South Africa’s history to life using 3D modeling, motion graphics, and interactive media.

The role offers opportunities for national and international projects, collaboration with cultural institutions, and a focus on preserving heritage through innovative storytelling. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.