Hybrid 3D Character Animator Craft Immersive Motion

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Hybrid work

Training and development

Richards Bay studio environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Animation Animator to join a Richards Bay studio. You will bring characters to life across short films, ads, and interactive content, collaborating with a creative team to ensure fluid motion and storytelling clarity.

The role emphasizes strong movement principles, attention to detail, and adaptability to different project styles, with a hybrid work model and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Animation Animator in the entertainment or advertising industry.
• Strong understanding of timing, spacing, weight, and squash & stretch.
• Ability to create realistic and stylized character movements.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality character and object animation according to project specifications and style guides.
• Interpret storyboards and animatics to develop dynamic and expressive character performances.
• Collaborate with directors, art directors, and other animators to ensure artistic and technical consistency.
• Rig characters and props, or work with technical directors to prepare assets for animation.
• Incorporate feedback from reviews and revisions efficiently to meet deadlines.

Skills

Animation experience

Teamwork

Communication

Character animation

Tools

Maya

Blender

3ds Max

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Animation Animator to join a Richards Bay studio. You will bring characters to life across short films, ads, and interactive content, collaborating with a creative team to ensure fluid motion and storytelling clarity.

The role emphasizes strong movement principles, attention to detail, and adaptability to different project styles, with a hybrid work model and opportunities for development.