Senior 3D Animator

Placements24; Sandton; Híbrido; ZAR 600 000 - 1 000 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Vacation & holidays

Professional development

Access to cutting-edge technology

Creative, collaborative environment

Exposure to international projects

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng is seeking a Senior 3D Animator to bring characters and creatures to life for films, TV, and commercials. You will shape performance from blocking to polish, collaborating with directors and a team of animators.

The role demands a strong demo reel, expertise in Maya/Blender/3ds Max, and a deep understanding of anatomy, timing, and storytelling. Relocation to Sandton is required, with opportunities to mentor juniors and push artistic benchmarks.

Qualificações

• Minimum 5 years of professional 3D character animation experience.
• Strong demo reel showing body mechanics, facial animation, and performance.
• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D animation software (Maya, Blender or 3ds Max).
• Solid understanding of anatomy, weight, balance, timing, and storytelling through movement.
• Ability to work effectively within a team, take direction, and collaborate constructively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with motion capture data cleanup and integration is a plus.
• Familiarity with rendering engines and pipeline processes.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to the Sandton, Gauteng area.

Responsabilidades

• Animate high-quality 3D characters, creatures, and props, focusing on performance and emotion.
• Collaborate with animation directors, supervisors, and other animators to realize artistic vision.
• Work from storyboards, animatics, and references to create believable animations.
• Implement feedback from supervisors and directors effectively and efficiently.
• Mentor and guide junior animators with constructive feedback.
• Ensure animation adheres to style guides and technical requirements.
• Stay current with advancements in animation techniques, software, and tools.
• Contribute to development of animation tools and workflows to improve efficiency.

Conhecimentos

Character animation

Body mechanics

Facial animation

Storytelling through movement

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Ferramentas

Maya

Blender

3ds Max

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client, a leading animation and visual effects studio in the vibrant hub of Sandton, Gauteng , is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior 3D Animator. This role is integral to bringing characters and creatures to life with compelling movement, emotion, and performance for feature films, television series, and commercials. You will work within a collaborative team environment, contributing to the entire animation pipeline from blocking to final polish. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of animation principles, anatomy, weight, and timing, coupled with proficiency in industry-standard 3D animation software. As a Senior Animator, you will also have the opportunity to mentor junior animators and contribute to setting artistic benchmarks. Join our dynamic studio in Sandton and help create unforgettable animated experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Animate high-quality 3D characters, creatures, and props, focusing on performance, emotion, and realism/stylization.
• Collaborate closely with animation directors, supervisors, and other animators to achieve the desired artistic vision.
• Work from storyboards, animatics, and references to create believable and engaging animations.
• Implement feedback from supervisors and directors effectively and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot and solve animation challenges, ensuring smooth integration into the pipeline.
• Mentor and guide junior animators, providing constructive feedback and technical support.
• Ensure animation adheres to established style guides and technical requirements.
• Stay current with advancements in animation techniques, software, and tools.
• Contribute to the development of animation tools and workflows to improve efficiency.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in 3D character animation, preferably within the film, TV, or gaming industry.
• A strong demo reel showcasing exceptional animation skills, including body mechanics, facial animation, and performance.
• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D animation software such as Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max.
• Solid understanding of anatomy, weight, balance, timing, and storytelling through movement.
• Ability to work effectively within a team, take direction, and collaborate constructively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with motion capture data cleanup and integration is a plus.
• Familiarity with rendering engines and pipeline processes.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to the Sandton, Gauteng area.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid vacation and holiday time.
• Opportunities for professional development, including workshops and training programs.
• Access to cutting-edge animation technology and tools.
• A creative, collaborative, and inspiring work environment in Sandton .
• Exposure to high-profile, international projects.
• Join a team renowned for its artistic excellence and push the boundaries of animated storytelling.