Senior Technical Animator & Rigging Tools Specialist

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract rate

Exciting projects in Arts & Entertainm

Collaborative studio environment in Ve

Exposure to cutting-edge animation技

Potential extension or conversion to a

Growth opportunities and professional

Valuable experience within a renowned

Job summary

Placements24 invites a skilled Technical Animator to join a dynamic Arts & Entertainment studio in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You'll bridge artistic vision and technical execution, building rigs, tools, and pipelines that empower the animation team.

You will collaborate with character animators, modelers, and programmers to deliver visually impressive work. Proven rigging expertise, strong scripting skills, and a deep understanding of animation principles are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Animator or Rigger in gaming, film, or animation.
• Proficiency in 3D animation software (Maya, Blender, 3ds Max).
• Expertise in character rigging: skeletal setup, skinning, facial rigs.
• Scripting in Python or MEL to develop tools and automate tasks.
• Strong understanding of animation principles and rigging relationships.
• Experience with Unity or Unreal Engine is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Portfolio showcasing rigging work and technical animation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain animation rigs for characters, props, and environments.
• Create and refine animation tools and scripts to streamline the animation workflow.
• Collaborate with animators to understand their technical needs and provide support for rigging and animation-related issues.
• Work with the rigging team to ensure consistency and quality across all character setups.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems related to animation rigs, skinning, and deformation.
• Optimize animation assets for performance, ensuring smooth playback in real-time or rendering environments.
• Document rigging processes, tools, and pipeline changes.
• Stay current with advancements in rigging technology, animation software, and pipeline tools.
• Assist in the technical setup and implementation of animations within the game engine or other target platforms.

Skills

Technical Animation

Rigging

Scripting (Python/MEL)

Problem solving

Communication & collaboration

Animation principles

Tools

Maya

Blender

3ds Max

MEL scripting

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

Placements24 invites a skilled Technical Animator to join a dynamic Arts & Entertainment studio in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You'll bridge artistic vision and technical execution, building rigs, tools, and pipelines that empower the animation team.

You will collaborate with character animators, modelers, and programmers to deliver visually impressive work. Proven rigging expertise, strong scripting skills, and a deep understanding of animation principles are essential.