Junior Animator

Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

Role Overview



We're looking for a multi-skilled junior motion designer who's comfortable with both creative execution and technical problem-solving. You'll work on high-volume Telkom rollout campaigns while also supporting the development of smarter internal workflows and animation systems.

This hybrid role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating clean, effective motion graphics, but also wants to help build tools and processes that make the team faster, more consistent, and more scalable.

You'll collaborate closely with the creative team - delivering rollout content and contributing to systems that will support future projects and clients.



Core Responsibilities

Animate branded 2D/3D content for Telkom and other campaigns

Build and maintain modular After Effects templates and scripts

Help develop a scalable motion component system aligned with brand guidelines

Collaborate with designers and senior animators to automate parts of the animation pipeline

Support day-to-day rollout work across multiple deliverables

Apply feedback clearly and consistently in a fast-paced environment



Required Skills & Experience

Strong proficiency in Adobe After Effects, including Expressions and scripting (JavaScript/ExtendScript)

Solid understanding of motion design principles and 2D animation

Basic knowledge of 3D tools like Cinema 4D or Blender (modelling, lighting, rendering)

Interest in automation, systems thinking, and technical problem-solving

Experience working with brand toolkits, templates, and style guides



Bonus Points

Familiarity with Houdini, Redshift, or other rendering engines

Experience building libraries of motion components or reusable systems

Exposure to agile workflows, version control, or production pipelines

Previous experience on high-volume rollout campaigns

Curiosity around new tools and workflows, including AI/ML-enhanced processes



Who Thrives Here



You're someone who is:



Curious & coachable - You want to grow, learn from senior creatives, and improve systems

Detail-obsessed - You catch inconsistencies and polish the little things

Technically creative - You enjoy scripting and streamlining just as much as animating

Craft-driven - You care about quality, even when work is fast-paced or templated

Resilient - You stay focused and sharp during large-scale productions

Team-oriented - You bring a positive attitude to both internal teams and production partners



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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1437440
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Contract
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned