Expressive 3D Animator — Films, Games & Visual Effects

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

North West projects

Collaborative studio

Professional development

Groundbreaking work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented 3D Animator to create high-quality character animations for films, games, and marketing content in Klerksdorp, North West. You will bring characters and environments to life with a strong understanding of anatomy, physics, and performance.

You will collaborate with directors and artists in a fast-paced studio, applying industry-standard tools to deliver assets that meet production timelines and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a 3D Animator with a strong portfolio.
• Strong understanding of animation principles (timing, spacing, weight).
• Experience with Maya/Blender/3ds Max or Cinema 4D is required.

Responsibilities

• Create expressive and high-quality character animations for feature films, games, and other media.
• Animate objects, environments, and effects to enhance visual storytelling.
• Collaborate with directors, concept artists, and other animators to achieve the artistic vision.
• Ensure animation quality meets project requirements and adheres to style guides.
• Optimize animation assets for performance and production pipelines.
• Participate in animation reviews and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Character animation

Team collaboration

Storytelling

Problem solving

Tools

Maya

Blender

3ds Max

Cinema 4D

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a talented 3D Animator to create high-quality character animations for films, games, and marketing content in Klerksdorp, North West. You will bring characters and environments to life with a strong understanding of anatomy, physics, and performance.

You will collaborate with directors and artists in a fast-paced studio, applying industry-standard tools to deliver assets that meet production timelines and quality standards.