TRAFFIC Gauteng

Senior Animator

Chocolatetribe

Job Description

Are you an experienced and talented Senior Animator with a passion for breathing life into characters, objects, and environments? Join our creative team and play a crucial role in elevating the visual storytelling of our projects through your animation expertise.

Responsibilities
  • Create compelling and dynamic 3D animations that captivate and engage audiences.
  • Collaborate closely with artists, designers, and engineers to seamlessly integrate animations into projects.
  • Interpret feedback from creative leads and stakeholders to achieve desired animation style and quality.
  • Rig and animate characters, creatures, objects, and environments based on project needs.
  • Develop and enhance animation pipelines, tools, and processes to optimize efficiency and quality.
  • Stay updated with industry trends, tools, and techniques to continually improve animation quality.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior animators, fostering their growth and skills.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Animation, Game Design, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 6+ years of experience in animation, gaming, film, or related industries.
  • Proficiency in animation software (e.g., Autodesk Maya, Adobe Animate, Blender).
  • Strong understanding of animation principles, timing, and character performance.
  • Impressive portfolio showcasing a diverse range of animation work and styles.
  • Experience with character rigging and animation, including facial animation.
  • Knowledge of real-time rendering techniques and interactive media constraints (for game-focused roles).
  • Effective collaboration and communication within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality animations.
  • Software: Maya, Houdini, Arnold etc
Why Choose Us

Be part of a creative and passionate team dedicated to visual excellence. To grow and develop others.

About This Role

Career insights for Special Effects Artists and Animators positions

Salary Benchmark
$99,060/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Speaking Active Learning
Common Technologies
Adobe Creative Cloud software Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe After Effects Apple Final Cut Pro Pixar RenderMan Studio Adobe ActionScript C

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