Senior Character Animator — Real-Time Games (Stellenbosch)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Híbrido; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary package

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous vacation allowance

Professional development opportunities

Vibrant studio environment in Stellenb

Access to cutting-edge animation tools

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Animator in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, to bring characters to life for our games. You will craft believable performances, work with the animation director and TDs, and ensure real-time efficiency within the game engine.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of professional character animation experience, a strong portfolio, and a passion for storytelling through animation. Join a studio that values artistic excellence and collaboration.

Formación

• 6+ years of professional experience in character animation for games or CG animation, with a proven track record in performance animation.
• Portfolio demonstrating exceptional character animation, including performance-driven examples.
• Excellent artistic eye and attention to detail, with ability to receive and implement feedback.

Responsabilidades

• Animate characters with believable movement, weight, and performance across actions and emotions.
• Collaborate with animation director, TDs, and game designers to achieve desired performances.
• Ensure animations are optimized for real-time performance in the game engine.
• Create high-quality facial animations and lip-sync conveying nuanced emotions.
• Rig characters and troubleshoot animation issues as needed.
• Mentor and provide feedback to junior animators to maintain quality.

Conocimientos

Character animation

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Herramientas

Maya

Blender

Unreal Engine

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Animator in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, to bring characters to life for our games. You will craft believable performances, work with the animation director and TDs, and ensure real-time efficiency within the game engine.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of professional character animation experience, a strong portfolio, and a passion for storytelling through animation. Join a studio that values artistic excellence and collaboration.