Senior 3D Animator: Characters & Environments Lead

Placements24; Benoni; Sur place; ZAR 180 000 - 280 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior 3D Animator to bring characters and environments to life with expert timing and expression. This on-site role offers mentorship of junior artists and a key influence on the studio’s visual direction.

You will collaborate with directors and art leads, interpret storyboards, and optimize sequences for production using Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max. A strong portfolio and passion for the craft are essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in 3D animation.
• Senior Animator with portfolio in film/TV/high-end games.
• Strong understanding of animation principles (timing, weight, anatomy).
• Experience with motion capture cleanup/retargeting is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Animate high-quality character performances with believ able motion, weight, and emotion.
• Create engaging animations for environments, props, and VFX.
• Collaborate with directors, art leads, and departments to achieve artistic vision.
• Interpret storyboards and animatics to produce compelling sequences.
• Rig characters and props with proper deformation and control.
• Optimize animations for performance and production pipeline compatibility.
• Provide mentorship to junior and mid-level animators.

Connaissances

Strong communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Formation

Degree/diploma in Animation or related field

Outils

Maya

Blender

3ds Max

Description du poste

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior 3D Animator to bring characters and environments to life with expert timing and expression. This on-site role offers mentorship of junior artists and a key influence on the studio’s visual direction.

You will collaborate with directors and art leads, interpret storyboards, and optimize sequences for production using Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max. A strong portfolio and passion for the craft are essential.