Senior Animator (3D Character)

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Advanced tools

Creative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Animator (3D Character) to join a Durban-based studio. You will bring 3D characters to life with believable performances for feature films and high-end game projects, collaborating closely with the animation director and technical team to ensure artistic quality.

Responsibilities include creating high-quality character animation, mentoring junior artists, and refining pipelines with the team.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in 3D Character Animation.
• Proven portfolio showcasing strong character animation, including acting, weight, and timing.
• Proficiency in Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max.
• Understanding of character rigging, facial animation, and body mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality character animation, focusing on believable movement, emotion, and performance.
• Collaborate with the art and rigging departments to ensure character models are animation-ready.
• Implement and refine animation using industry-standard software.
• Provide feedback and guidance to junior animators, fostering skill development and team cohesion.
• Troubleshoot technical animation issues and contribute to pipeline improvements.
• Ensure animation meets the artistic direction and technical requirements of the project.

Skills

Character animation

Team collaboration

Communication

Tools

Maya

Blender

3ds Max

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Animator (3D Character) to join their innovative animation studio in Durban . In this role, you will be responsible for bringing 3D characters to life with compelling motion and believable performances across feature films and high-end game projects. You will work closely with the animation director and technical team to ensure artistic quality and adherence to project pipelines. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate animator to contribute to visually stunning projects and mentor junior artists in a collaborative and creatively driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality character animation, focusing on believable movement, emotion, and performance.
• Collaborate with the art and rigging departments to ensure character models are animation-ready.
• Implement and refine animation using industry-standard software.
• Provide feedback and guidance to junior animators, fostering skill development and team cohesion.
• Troubleshoot technical animation issues and contribute to pipeline improvements.
• Ensure animation meets the artistic direction and technical requirements of the project.

Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of professional experience in 3D Character Animation .
• Proven portfolio showcasing strong character animation skills, including acting, weight, and timing.
• Proficiency in industry-standard animation software such as Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max.
• Understanding of character rigging, facial animation, and body mechanics.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and communicate effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Be part of creating visually spectacular content in Durban .
• Access to advanced animation tools and technologies.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• A dynamic and creative studio culture that encourages innovation.