Senior 3D Animator - Lead Character Motion & Mentorship

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and dental coverage

Generous paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Creative work environment

Access to cutting-edge animation tech

Performance-based bonuses

Team-building activities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior 3D Animator to join a leading creative studio in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will produce high-quality character and object animations, mentor junior artists, and help shape animation pipelines.

You will collaborate with art and design teams, stay current with industry tools, and ensure delivery within deadlines while preserving artistic integrity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a 3D Animator.
• Strong demo reel showcasing expertise in character animation and performance.
• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D animation software (Maya/Blender/3ds Max).
• Experience mentoring junior animators and contributing to pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Animate characters, creatures, and objects to the highest standard, ensuring believable movement, weight, and performance.
• Collaborate with art and design teams to implement the desired animation style and quality.
• Work with rigging artists to ensure efficient animations on rigged models.
• Mentor junior animators and contribute to pipeline development and best practices.
• Troubleshoot animation challenges to maintain pipeline efficiency and output quality.
• Ensure animations meet deadlines and technical specifications.

Skills

Senior 3D Animator

Character animation

Team collaboration

Tools

Maya

Blender

3ds Max

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior 3D Animator to join a leading creative studio in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will produce high-quality character and object animations, mentor junior artists, and help shape animation pipelines.

You will collaborate with art and design teams, stay current with industry tools, and ensure delivery within deadlines while preserving artistic integrity.