Senior 3D Animator - Hybrid, Mentorship & Storytelling

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Hybrid work arrangement

Health and wellness benefits

Access to state-of-the-art tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Animator to join our arts and entertainment client in Mossel Bay. This hybrid role focuses on character and environment animation for multiple projects, collaborating with directors and artists.

You will mentor junior animators, contribute to the production pipeline, and ensure high-quality motion that matches storytelling goals and style guides. Proficiency in Maya or Blender is essential, with motion capture cleanup a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in 3D character animation for film, games, or related entertainment media.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional animation skills, character performance, and timing.
• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D animation software such as Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, or similar.
• Solid understanding of animation principles, cinematography, and storytelling.
• Experience with motion capture cleanup and integration is a plus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to receive and provide constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D character and environmental animations that align with project vision and style guides.
• Collaborate closely with the art and direction team to ensure animations meet artistic and technical requirements.
• Provide animation direction and feedback to junior animators, fostering their development and ensuring quality control.
• Work within established production pipelines and timelines, delivering animation assets efficiently.
• Troubleshoot and solve complex animation challenges, ensuring smooth and believable motion.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in 3D animation software and techniques.

Skills

5+ years of experience

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Tools

Maya

Blender

3ds Max

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Animator to join our arts and entertainment client in Mossel Bay. This hybrid role focuses on character and environment animation for multiple projects, collaborating with directors and artists.

You will mentor junior animators, contribute to the production pipeline, and ensure high-quality motion that matches storytelling goals and style guides. Proficiency in Maya or Blender is essential, with motion capture cleanup a plus.