Senior 3D Animator

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first role

Hardware stipend

Flexible hours

Cutting-edge software access

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior 3D Animator to join a fully remote team. You will bring characters and environments to life with compelling performances, collaborating with directors and the animation supervisor across time zones.

The ideal candidate has a robust portfolio, 7+ years of experience, and expert knowledge of Maya, Blender or 3ds Max. Remote-first environment with flexible hours and access to industry-leading software.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in 3D character animation for film, TV, or games.
• Portfolio showcasing exceptional animation skills.
• Proficiency in Maya, Blender or 3ds Max.
• Strong understanding of anatomy, posing, weight and motion principles.
• Excellent communication for remote team environments.

Responsibilities

• Animate characters, creatures, and objects with performance, timing, and appeal.
• Collaborate with art director and animation supervisor to achieve the desired style and quality.
• Develop and refine animation rigs and tools to improve workflow.
• Provide mentorship to junior animators.
• Troubleshoot and resolve animation-related technical issues.
• Ensure animations are optimized for production pipeline.

Skills

7+ years experience

Tools

Maya

Blender

3ds Max

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and creative Senior 3D Animator to join their fully remote team. This position is key to bringing characters and environments to life through stunning visual storytelling. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality animations that meet project milestones and artistic vision, working collaboratively with a distributed team of artists and directors. This is a unique chance to contribute your expertise from anywhere, leveraging cutting-edge technology and an inspiring creative process within the KwaZulu-Natal arts and entertainment landscape, but with the flexibility of a remote-first role.

Key Responsibilities

• Animate characters, creatures, and objects with a strong sense of performance, timing, and appeal.
• Collaborate closely with the art director and animation supervisor to achieve the desired artistic style and quality.
• Develop and refine animation rigs and tools to improve workflow efficiency.
• Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to junior animators.
• Troubleshoot and resolve animation-related technical issues.
• Ensure all animations are optimized for performance and integrate seamlessly into the production pipeline.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in 3D character animation for film, TV, or games.
• Expert proficiency in animation software such as Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max.
• A strong understanding of anatomy, posing, weight, and motion principles.
• Demonstrated ability to create compelling and believable character performances.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote team environment.
• A portfolio showcasing exceptional animation skills and artistic range.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary for a remote position.
• Opportunity to work on exciting, visually rich projects from the comfort of your home.
• Access to industry-leading software and potential hardware stipends.
• Flexible work hours to accommodate different time zones.
• Professional development and growth opportunities within a leading digital studio.