3D
ANIMATOR
Expression of Interest
LOCATION
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Nairobi, Kenya
Contract
What You’ll Do
Character & Performance Animation
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Create expressive, believable animations for characters, creatures, and props
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Translate scripts, storyboards, and director vision into movement, emotion, and timing
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Ensure natural motion, weight, and acting performance in every shot
Cinematic Storytelling (Real-Time & Film)
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Animate sequences for short films, trailers, and real-time experiences using tools like Unreal Engine
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Work closely with directors to craft cinematic shots, camera movement, and visual rhythm
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Contribute to storytelling through animation beats, pacing, and visual emotion
Technical Animation & Workflow
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Use industry tools (e.g., Maya, Unreal Engine) to produce high-quality animations
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Apply rigging, keyframing, and motion capture data where needed
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Ensure animations are optimized for real-time rendering and performance
Iteration & Feedback Integration
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Refine animations based on feedback from supervisors, clients, or creative leads
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Continuously improve shots to meet both artistic and technical standards
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Troubleshoot animation issues and polish final outputs
Who You are
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You’re not just an animator. You’re a performer without a stage, an actor whose language is motion.
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You have a strong eye for timing, weight, and emotion, and you understand how subtle movement can tell powerful stories.
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You think like a storyteller, not just a technician, shaping performances that feel alive and intentional.