Senior Animator

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

State-of-the-art tools

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Creative environment

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a Senior Animator to lead high-quality 2D/3D animations for diverse media. You will collaborate with directors and art teams, bringing characters and environments to life with strong timing and appeal.

The role requires mentoring junior animators, excellent storytelling, and ability to work in a fast-paced studio environment within the Western Cape.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in animation.
• Strong portfolio showcasing diverse skills.
• Experience with character rigging and pipeline integration is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 2D or 3D animations for features, commercials, or interactive media.
• Collaborate with directors and art teams to interpret storyboards and design visual concepts.
• Animate characters, objects, and environments with a strong focus on performance, timing, and appeal.
• Provide technical and artistic guidance to junior animators, fostering skill development and ensuring consistency.
• Review and provide constructive feedback on animation work from other team members.

Skills

5+ years experience

Strong portfolio

Animation storytelling

Mentoring juniors

Team collaboration

Tools

Maya

Blender

Adobe Animate

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading force in the Arts & Entertainment sector based in scenic Cape Town , is seeking a highly skilled Senior Animator . You will be instrumental in crafting compelling visual narratives and bringing characters and environments to life. This role requires a deep understanding of animation principles, a passion for storytelling, and the ability to mentor junior animators. Join a collaborative studio environment renowned for its innovative visual content and commitment to artistic excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on high-profile projects within the vibrant creative hub of the Western Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 2D or 3D animations for features, commercials, or interactive media.
• Collaborate with directors and art teams to interpret storyboards and design visual concepts.
• Animate characters, objects, and environments with a strong focus on performance, timing, and appeal.
• Provide technical and artistic guidance to junior animators, fostering skill development and ensuring consistency.
• Review and provide constructive feedback on animation work from other team members.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in animation , with a strong portfolio showcasing diverse skills.
• Expertise in industry-standard animation software such as Maya, Blender, Adobe Animate, or similar.
• Solid understanding of animation principles, including weight, timing, anticipation, and follow-through.
• Experience with character rigging and pipeline integration is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced production environment.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Relocation assistance available for exceptional candidates.
• Access to state-of-the-art animation tools and technology.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan.
• A dynamic and creative work environment in the heart of Cape Town .