Senior Animator - 3D Character Animation

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary commensurate with经验

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Cutting-edge animation tools

Creative studio culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Senior Animator to bring characters to life through high-quality 3D animation for film, games, and other media projects. You will collaborate with directors and animators to interpret personalities and create cohesive performances.

The role requires at least 5 years of professional experience, a strong showreel, and proficiency in Maya, Blender or 3ds Max. Port Elizabeth on-site with a creative studio culture and access to advanced animation tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a 3D Animator, with a strong focus on character animation.
• A compelling portfolio or demo reel showcasing exceptional character animation skills.
• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D animation software such as Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, acting, cinematography, and storytelling.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and meet project deadlines in Port Elizabeth.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, engaging 3D character animations for film, games, or other media projects.
• Collaborate with directors, art leads, and other animators to interpret character personalities and ensure cohesive animation style.
• Work with rigging and technical teams to troubleshoot and optimize character rigs for animation.
• Incorporate feedback from reviews and iterations to refine animation performances.
• Mentor junior animators and contribute to the studio's animation best practices.

Skills

Character animation

Portfolio

Team collaboration

Cinematography storytelling

Tools

Maya

Blender

3ds Max

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Animator to bring characters to life through exceptional 3D animation for exciting projects in the Arts & Entertainment sector in Port Elizabeth. This role requires a deep understanding of character performance, anatomy, and motion principles, coupled with technical proficiency in animation software. You will be instrumental in delivering high-quality animation sequences that captivate audiences and contribute to the overall narrative and artistic vision of our productions, working within a collaborative studio environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, engaging 3D character animations for film, games, or other media projects.
• Collaborate with directors, art leads, and other animators to interpret character personalities and ensure cohesive animation style.
• Work with rigging and technical teams to troubleshoot and optimize character rigs for animation.
• Incorporate feedback from reviews and iterations to refine animation performances.
• Mentor junior animators and contribute to the studio's animation best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a 3D Animator, with a strong focus on character animation.
• A compelling portfolio or demo reel showcasing exceptional character animation skills.
• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D animation software such as Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, acting, cinematography, and storytelling.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and meet project deadlines in Port Elizabeth.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to work on visually stunning projects in the Arts & Entertainment industry.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan.
• Access to cutting-edge animation technology and tools.
• A creative and supportive studio culture fostering artistic development.