Senior Technical Animator & Rigging Tools Specialist

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 client, a dynamic studio in the Arts & Entertainment sector, invites applications for a Technical Animator to join their production team in Vereeniging, Gauteng.

You will bridge artistic vision and technical execution, developing rigs, tools, and pipelines to support the animation department, and collaborate with character animators, modelers, and programmers.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust and user

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic studio in the Arts & Entertainment sector, is seeking a highly skilled Technical Animator to join their production team. This role is based in Vereeniging, Gauteng. As a Technical Animator, you will bridge the gap between artistic vision and technical execution, developing and maintaining animation rigs, tools, and pipelines to support the needs of the animation department. You will work closely with character animators, modelers, and programmers to ensure that characters and assets are efficiently and effectively animated. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of animation principles, scripting, and rigging systems, combined with excellent problem‑solving abilities. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your technical expertise to visually impressive projects and collaborate with a talented group of creatives in a studio environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust and user