Senior 3D Animator

Remote, South Africa Posted on 23/02/2026

Are you an experienced 3D Animator ready to take creative ownership and help shape standout animation projects from concept to final delivery? We create high-quality TV ads, explainer videos, product demos and branded content. We're looking for a talented and technically strong 3D Animator who can elevate our work, bring ideas to life with confidence, and play a key role within our growing studio. This isn't an entry-level role - we're looking for someone who can lead sequences, solve complex creative and technical challenges, and contribute to the development of our animation pipeline.

• Lead the creation of high-quality 3D animations from storyboard through to final render.
• Take ownership of projects or key sequences, ensuring creative excellence and technical precision.
• Collaborate closely with directors, designers, editors and clients to bring creative visions to life.
• Develop and refine 3D assets for animation, VFX projects.
• Design and implement advanced lighting, shading and rendering setups to achieve broadcast-quality results.
• Handle complex animation tasks including character animation, product animation, simulations and motion graphics.
• Contribute to compositing, post-production and final delivery workflows.
• Optimise scenes and troubleshoot technical challenges efficiently.
• Help improve studio workflows, pipelines and production processes.
• Mentor and support junior animators where required.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, tools and emerging technologies.

• 3+ years' professional experience in 3D animation (studio or agency environment preferred).
• Strong proficiency in Blender (our primary tool). Experience in Maya and/or Cinema 4D is highly transferable.
• Excellent understanding of animation principles, timing, weight and performance.
• Strong knowledge of lighting, rendering and material workflows.
• Experience with compositing and post-production processes.
• Solid grasp of composition, colour theory and visual storytelling.
• Understanding of rigging and scene optimisation.
• Ability to interpret briefs and contribute creatively - not just execute.
• Strong problem solving ability and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator, comfortable working collaboratively and, where required, client facing.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• A strong, professional showreel demonstrating high quality, finished work is essential.
• Experience working on TV or broadcast advertising.
• Understanding of good design principles.
• Knowledge of simulations (cloth, particles, rigid body).
• Motion design experience.
• Experience building or refining production pipelines.

• Work on high-quality commercial and broadcast projects.
• Be part of a growing creative studio with real opportunity to shape its direction.
• Collaborate with a passionate, ambitious team.
• Contribute creatively - your ideas will matter.