Remote 3D Character & Environment Animator

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote position

Diverse and exciting projects

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled 3D Animator specializing in character and environment animation for remote Arts & Entertainment projects. You will bring digital worlds to life with fluid, expressive animation and collaborate with art and design teams to enhance storytelling and immersion.

You will work remotely with Maya, 3ds Max or Blender, and contribute to diverse projects while maintaining performance and pipeline standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a 3D Animator with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in Maya, 3ds Max, Blender or similar.
• Solid understanding of timing, spacing, weight and anticipation.
• Experience with motion capture cleanup and integration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Animate 3D characters with believable movement, performance and emotion.
• Create high-quality environmental animations including dynamic elements and atmosphere.
• Collaborate with modelers, riggers and TDs to optimize assets and ensure integration.
• Interpret storyboards, animatics and director notes to deliver compelling sequences.
• Work within established art styles and pipelines to maintain quality.

Skills

3D Animator

Animation software

Animation principles

Motion capture

Remote collaboration

Artistic eye

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

Blender

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled 3D Animator specializing in character and environment animation for remote Arts & Entertainment projects. You will bring digital worlds to life with fluid, expressive animation and collaborate with art and design teams to enhance storytelling and immersion.

You will work remotely with Maya, 3ds Max or Blender, and contribute to diverse projects while maintaining performance and pipeline standards.