Junior Animator

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend provided

Mentorship

Portfolio development

Hands-on experience

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng invites a motivated Junior Animator to join our growing Arts & Entertainment studio as an internship. You will assist in creating engaging 2D and 3D animations for games, marketing materials, and digital content, learning under the guidance of seasoned professionals.

This internship provides practical hands-on training, a monthly stipend, mentorship, and the opportunity to build a professional portfolio and contribute to real projects within a supportive studio

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of animation principles.
• Portfolio showcasing animation exercises or personal projects.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new techniques and software.
• Good communication and teamwork skills for collaborating in Mahikeng.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of 2D and 3D animations according to project specifications.
• Prepare and animate character models, objects, and backgrounds.
• Collaborate with senior animators and art directors to ensure animation quality and style consistency.
• Incorporate feedback and make revisions to animation sequences as required.
• Maintain organized project files and contribute to the animation pipeline.

Skills

Animation principles

Tools

Adobe Animate

Blender

Maya

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and creative Junior Animator to join their growing Arts & Entertainment studio in Mahikeng . This internship is an exceptional opportunity for an aspiring animator to gain practical experience and develop their skills under the guidance of seasoned professionals. You will assist in creating captivating 2D and 3D animations for various projects, including games, marketing materials, and digital content. The ideal candidate is passionate about animation, eager to learn, and possesses a foundational understanding of animation principles and software, contributing to the creative pulse of Mahikeng .

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of 2D and 3D animations according to project specifications.
• Prepare and animate character models, objects, and backgrounds.
• Collaborate with senior animators and art directors to ensure animation quality and style consistency.
• Incorporate feedback and make revisions to animation sequences as required.
• Maintain organized project files and contribute to the animation pipeline.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of animation principles (timing, spacing, anticipation, etc).
• Familiarity with animation software such as Adobe Animate, Blender, Maya, or similar.
• A portfolio showcasing animation exercises or personal projects.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new techniques and software.
• Good communication and teamwork skills for collaborating in Mahikeng.

Benefits

• Stipend provided for the duration of the internship.
• Valuable hands‑on experience and mentorship in the animation field.
• Exposure to professional animation workflows and industry standards.
• Opportunity to build a professional portfolio with real project contributions.
• A supportive and inspiring studio environment.