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Job Title: Generalist Animator
Company: Pintevact
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About Us:
Pintevact is educational development company specializing in crafting transformative, story-driven high-quality content for personal development and soft skills training. Our mission is to merge cutting-edge technology with artistic innovation to create visually compelling transformative experiences to educate and inspire our audience. We’re seeking an experienced Generalist Animator with a diverse skill set to lead the 2.5D animation projects, streamline workflows with AI tools, and drive projects from concept to completion with minimal supervision.
Job Description:
As a Generalist Animator at Pintevact, you will be responsible for transforming detailed, story-driven scripts into visually compelling animations. In this role, you will animate 2D characters and collaborate with other team members to seamlessly integrate them into 3D backgrounds, as well as create and refine visual assets, storyboards, mood boards and animation that define the creative direction of each project. You will work closely with other members of the team to ensure that every project meets our high standards for storytelling, aesthetic consistency, and technical excellence. You are expected to work independently, take ownership of projects from concept to delivery, and lead creative initiatives when required.
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Illustration, Storyboarding & Mood Boarding:
- Designing and producing high-quality, original illustrations, with characters in 2D and environments and props in 3D.
- Utilizing AI-powered software to enhance and streamline illustration work, ensuring efficiency and innovation in the creative process.
- Create and refine storyboards and mood boards to capture the narrative flow and establish the visual style for each project.
- Collaborate with creative directors to ensure the illustrations and storyboards align with the script and overall vision.
Animation:
· Prepare and optimize assets for animation pipelines (e.g. proper layer organization, asset tagging, file hygiene, AI-assisted batch processing).
· Responsible for rigging and animating 2D characters, ensuring they are prepared for seamless integration with 3D environments and props to create dynamic and realistic animations for a 2.5D project.
- Animate 2D characters with fluid, expressive motion, including lip-syncing and dynamic actions (e.g., walking, running, cooking, driving).
- Develop and integrate 3D environments, props, and backgrounds to create immersive, engaging scenes with 2D characters.
Collaboration, Leadership & Autonomy:
- Work with writers, audio producers to synchronize animations with scripts and audio, sound effects, and character lip-sync with animation.
- Collaborate with other creative team members to ensure visual consistency and innovation.
- Demonstrate leadership by managing multiple projects end-to-end with minimal oversight, delivering on time and within scope.
· Manage multiple projects concurrently while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Troubleshoot technical and creative challenges independently, proposing innovative solutions.
· Stay updated on industry trends, emerging tools, and techniques in animation, illustration, and motion graphics, including AI-assisted asset generation.
Key Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs):
Knowledge:
- Extensive understanding of both 2D and 3D animation principles (e.g., timing, easing, squash, stretch and modelling/texturing in Blender, Maya).
- Deep knowledge of illustration techniques, colour theory, composition, and design principles.
- Familiarity with storyboarding, mood boarding, and visual narrative development.
- Proficient understanding of film theory, film editing principles, encompassing narrative structure, pacing, and visual storytelling methods.
- Awareness of industry-standard animation pipelines and post-production processes.
· Expertise in AI tools for image generation, upscaling, or workflow automation.
Skills:
- Proficient in rigging techniques for 2D characters, including creating and maintaining complex skeletal structures, and collaborating with motion graphics designers for integration into 3D environments and props.
- Proficiency in animation software such as Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Animate), Toon Boom Harmony, Blender, or equivalent and AI platforms.
- Strong motion graphic design skills to produce dynamic visual effects.
- Excellent illustration skills using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or equivalent tools.
- Proficient in motion capture (mocap) editing and keyframe animation.
· Ability to create production-ready assets that require minimal revision.
- Effective storyboarding and mood boarding abilities to guide creative direction.
Abilities:
- Ability to work independently, manage time efficiently, and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in integrating feedback and evolving project requirements.
- Capacity to quickly learn and implement new tools or techniques as project demands evolve.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to manage projects with minimal supervision and mentor team members.
- Lead projects autonomously while aligning with broader team goals.
- Adapt art style across projects while maintaining brand consistency.
- Rapidly learn and implement new AI tools or software updates.
Other Characteristics:
- A robust portfolio showcasing high-quality work in animation, illustration, storyboarding, and motion graphics.
· Showcases hybrid 2D/3D projects, AI-enhanced workflows, and leadership experience.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of thriving in a virtual team environment.
- Passion for storytelling, personal development, and creating innovative visual content that inspires and educates.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a dedication to delivering exceptional experiences.
- Collaborative mindset and openness to iterative feedback.
- Highly self-driven, capable of independently managing complex projects.
- Versatile and enthusiastic about learning new technologies and methods.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree/Higher National Diploma in Animation, Digital Media, Film, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Additional certifications or relevant training in motion graphics, 3D modelling, or AI-assisted design is a plus.
Benefits:
- Salary - N600,000 monthly.
- Flexible, remote work environment (with possible on-site collaboration).
- Opportunity to work on meaningful, story-driven projects that impact personal development and soft skills training.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities.
- A creative and supportive team environment that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- A current resume.
- A cover letter detailing your interest in the role and how your skills align with our mission.
- Links to your online portfolio showcasing your animation 2D/3D integration, illustration, storyboarding, and motion graphic work.
- Please send your application materials to [pintevact@gmail.com] with the subject line “Generalist Animator – [Your Name].”
- Only successful applicants will be invited for a virtual interview.
Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is selected.
Start Date: Immediate.
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