Senior Technical Animator

Placements24; Benoni; Híbrido; ZAR 700.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Technical Animator for a cutting-edge entertainment technology company based in Benoni, Gauteng. You will bridge art and technology, designing animation systems, tools, and workflows to deliver visually stunning assets that run in real time.

You will collaborate with animators, riggers and engineers, apply animation principles and character rigging, and script in Python to integrate with game engines.

Formación

• Strong understanding of animation principles and timing.
• Experience with character rigging and skinning.
• Proficiency in Python scripting and game engine integration.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement animation systems, tools and workflows.
• Collaborate with animators, riggers, and engineers to improve pipelines.
• Optimize assets for real-time performance across platforms.
• Drive technical direction of the animation pipeline.

Conocimientos

Animation principles

Character rigging

Python scripting

Game engine integration

Pipeline optimization

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About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge entertainment technology company based in Benoni, Gauteng , is looking for a highly skilled Senior Technical Animator. This role is crucial for bridging the gap between art and technology, ensuring that animated assets are not only visually stunning but also technically optimized for performance across various platforms. You will work closely with animators, riggers, and engineers to develop and implement animation systems, tools, and workflows that enhance efficiency and quality. We are seeking an individual with a strong understanding of animation principles, character rigging, scripting (e.g., Python), and game engine integration. The ideal candidate will possess excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for optimizing the animation pipeline. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the technical direction of animation within a dynamic and forward-thinking organization. The ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment, collaborating effectively both in person and remotely, is key. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring our animated content meets the highest standards of visual fidelity and real-time performance, contributing significantly to the immersive experiences we deliver to our audience. We value individuals who are proactive, detail-oriented, and possess a strong desire to innovate within the field of technical animation.