Multimedia Artist - Animation

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

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented Multimedia Artist with a specialization in animation to join their innovative team in Richards Bay . This role is central to creating captivating visual content for a variety of projects within the Arts & Entertainment industry, including explainer videos, marketing campaigns, and interactive experiences. You will work closely with the creative director and other artists to bring concepts to life through dynamic animation and compelling visual storytelling. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute your artistic skills to exciting projects in a growing sector.

Key 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.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Animator or Multimedia Artist with a strong animation portfolio.
• Proficiency in industry-standard animation software such as Adobe 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.
• Strong visual design skills and a keen eye for detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility for employees in Richards Bay .
• Access to state-of-the-art creative tools and resources.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Be part of a creative and collaborative environment in the exciting Arts & Entertainment field.