Senior Cinematics Animator

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO and retirement benefits

Creative studio environment in Bloem

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a Senior Cinematics Animator to craft high-quality character animations for in-game cutscenes. You will drive performance, emotion, and storytelling, collaborating with a cinematic director and a dedicated team to elevate narrative immersion.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in cinematic or character animation, expert knowledge of Maya, and a strong portfolio. Excellent collaboration and problem-solving skills are essential in this creative studio.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Cinematics Animator or Character Animator, with a portfolio showcasing cinematic work.
• Expert proficiency in Maya or other industry-standard 3D animation software.
• Strong understanding of character acting, body mechanics, weight, and timing.
• Experience with motion capture cleanup and integration is a plus.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Animate characters and objects for cinematic sequences, focusing on performance, emotion, and storytelling.
• Collaborate with the cinematics team to interpret scripts and storyboards, translating them into compelling animated performances.
• Ensure animations meet the project's artistic style, quality bar, and technical requirements.
• Rig characters and props as needed, or work closely with rigging artists to ensure animatability.
• Participate in review sessions, providing and receiving constructive feedback to improve animation quality.

Skills

Cinematics Animator

Character Animator

Maya

Portfolio

Teamwork

Tools

Maya

Motion Capture Cleanup

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and passionate Senior Cinematics Animator to join their award-winning team in Bloemfontein . You will be responsible for creating high-quality, emotionally resonant character animations for in-game cinematics and cutscenes. This role requires a deep understanding of character performance, acting principles, and storytelling through movement. You will collaborate closely with the cinematic director and other artists to craft compelling narratives and bring virtual characters to life with believable and engaging performances, contributing significantly to the overall player experience and narrative immersion.

Key Responsibilities

• Animate characters and objects for cinematic sequences, focusing on performance, emotion, and storytelling.
• Collaborate with the cinematics team to interpret scripts and storyboards, translating them into compelling animated performances.
• Ensure animations meet the project's artistic style, quality bar, and technical requirements.
• Rig characters and props as needed, or work closely with rigging artists to ensure animatability.
• Participate in review sessions, providing and receiving constructive feedback to improve animation quality.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Cinematics Animator or Character Animator, with a portfolio showcasing cinematic work.
• Expert proficiency in Maya or other industry-standard 3D animation software.
• Strong understanding of character acting, body mechanics, weight, and timing.
• Experience with motion capture cleanup and integration is a plus.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Opportunity to work on visually stunning and narrative-driven projects.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and retirement benefits.
• A creative and supportive studio environment in Bloemfontein .