SUMMARY:
Based in the heart of Capet Town, this organisation that specialises in Learning & Development (
Flat motion graphics and narrative character animation) for major companies, is on the lookout for an up & coming 2D animator. Graphic design capabilities will play a part of the role as well
POSITION INFO:
The opportunity will not involve any client facing. You will work closely with the Lead Animator & the rest of the creative team, & report to the Head of the Creative Department to deliver animations. The role, from time-to-time, will have involvement with graphic design
Minimum requirements:
Essential:
- Matric
- Software knowledge:
- Primarily AdobeSuite
- Mainly After Effects (with Rubberhose plugin)
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
Advantageous:
Duties & responsibilities:
Animation:
- Liaise with writers, directors, regarding the style, method & execution of the animation to be produced
- Develop storyboards based on a script
- Create 2D graphs & models, to use in 2D motion graphics
- Character animation (using the company’s established 2D aesthetics & characteristics)
- Establish artwork for the backgrounds & layouts for narrative character animation
- Set up storyboards & scratch tracks – divided into actions & timing, dialogues & music, animation layers, background
- Integrate images, characters, etc., into background graphics
- Sync visuals with audio & VoiceOver tracks
- Sound design for final animations
- Prepare all animation elements for compositing, including delivering in set formats
- Enhance animation with special effects at post-production stage
Graphic Design:
- Design product resources - infographics, client resources etc.
- Design marketing resources - lead generation tools - social posts, ebooks, etc.
Competencies & attitudes:
- Strong narrative sensibilities & an ability to visualize & convert abstract concepts into design & narrative flow
- Collaborative work style & the ability to create in a team dynamic
- Experience with storyboarding, & layout design
- Graphic Design experience & portfolio
- Understanding & proven experience/skill in: visual storytelling; typology; framing
- Strong interpersonal & communication skills
- Knowledge of current techniques & trends in animation
- Ability to work under pressure & deliver on deadline in an agile/scrum methodology
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to work to a schedule & plan workflows to meet deadlines
Remuneration & benefits:
Contact:
Please note: this is open to non-EE candidates
This opportunity applies to South African citizens. Non-South African citizens need not apply.
Only online applications will be considered & reviewed. If you have not been contacted within two (2) weeks of your application, please consider it unsuccessful. We will keep your profile on hand should a similar position come up in the future
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