Hybrid 2D/3D Animator & Visual Storyteller

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Creative tools

Growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay is seeking a talented Multimedia Artist with a focus on animation to join our innovative team. You will create engaging 2D or 3D animations for explainer videos, marketing campaigns, and interactive experiences, collaborating with the creative director and designers to ensure the visuals meet brand guidelines.

A strong portfolio and proficiency in After Effects, Blender, or Maya are required, with a keen eye for timing, motion graphics, and storytelling.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Animator or Multimedia Artist with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in industry-standard animation software such as After Effects, Blender, Maya, or similar.
• Solid understanding of animation principles, timing, and motion graphics.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and take direction.

Responsibilities

• Design and create high-quality 2D or 3D animations for various media formats.
• Develop storyboards, animatics, and character designs based on project briefs.
• Collaborate with designers and content creators to ensure animation style and quality align with brand guidelines.
• Optimize animation assets for performance across different platforms and devices.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest animation techniques and software advancements.

Skills

2D/3D animation

After Effects

Blender/Maya

Storyboarding

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Blender

Maya

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay is seeking a talented Multimedia Artist with a focus on animation to join our innovative team. You will create engaging 2D or 3D animations for explainer videos, marketing campaigns, and interactive experiences, collaborating with the creative director and designers to ensure the visuals meet brand guidelines.

A strong portfolio and proficiency in After Effects, Blender, or Maya are required, with a keen eye for timing, motion graphics, and storytelling.