Game Animator

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 250,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives

Hybrid work

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Cutting-edge tools

Creative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay is seeking a talented Game Animator to join our creative studio. You will bring characters, creatures, and props to life with fluid, expressive performances for gameplay, cinematics, and UI.

This hybrid role combines in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, and you will work closely with art and design teams to maintain style and quality while staying current with industry techniques and tools.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience as a Game Animator
• Proficiency in Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max
• Experience with Unreal Engine or Unity
• Strong understanding of animation principles, including timing, spacing, and weight
• Ability to create believable and expressive performances for a variety of characters
• Good communication and teamwork skills for a hybrid work setting

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality character, creature, and prop animations for gameplay, cinematics, and UI.
• Implement animations into the game engine, ensuring proper integration and functionality.
• Collaborate with the animation lead and art director to maintain animation quality and style consistency.
• Iterate on animations based on feedback from design, art, and QA teams.
• Develop and maintain animation documentation and style guides.
• Stay updated with the latest animation techniques and tools in the industry.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Animation principles

Character animation

Problem solving

Tools

Maya

Blender

3ds Max

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and passionate Game Animator to join their creative studio located in Richards Bay . This role involves bringing characters and objects to life through fluid, believable, and expressive animations that enhance the gameplay experience. You will work closely with the art and design teams to interpret animation needs and deliver high-quality results, contributing to the overall polish and appeal of our games. This hybrid position offers a blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, fostering a dynamic and productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality character, creature, and prop animations for gameplay, cinematics, and UI.
• Implement animations into the game engine, ensuring proper integration and functionality.
• Collaborate with the animation lead and art director to maintain animation quality and style consistency.
• Iterate on animations based on feedback from design, art, and QA teams.
• Develop and maintain animation documentation and style guides.
• Stay updated with the latest animation techniques and tools in the industry.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional experience as a Game Animator .
• Proficiency in industry-standard animation software (e.g., Maya, Blender, 3ds Max).
• Experience with game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, including timing, spacing, and weight.
• Ability to create believable and expressive performances for a variety of characters.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, suitable for a hybrid work setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Access to cutting-edge animation tools and technologies.
• Dynamic and creative work environment in Richards Bay .