Host Company: ironWILL

Location: Hybrid / Remote (as applicable)

Duration: 12 Months (YES for Youth Programme Placement)

About Us

ironWILL is a strategic skills development and employment equity consultancy.

Our digital arm, Skeelly, is an innovative online platform supporting Skills Development Facilitators (SDFs), HR Managers, and Employment Equity professionals with templates, legislation, and advisory tools.

We are passionate about empowering people, creativity, and technology — and we’re offering a dynamic young person the opportunity to join our team as a Junior 3D Animator & Motion Designer through the YES for Youth Programme.

About the Opportunity

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a creative and tech-savvy youth to gain real workplace experience in digital animation and motion design.

You will help bring our training and advisory content to life through animated videos, characters, and digital avatars for our online learning and communication platforms.

You’ll work with experienced consultants and content developers to transform learning material into engaging, visually rich experiences that support skills development across South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Create 3D characters, avatars, and animation sequences for e-learning and training content.
• Develop motion graphics and short explainer videos aligned with brand style and learning objectives.
• Support the design of digital avatars and bots for use on Skeelly’s online platform.
• Collaborate with content developers and designers to storyboard and visualise scripts.
• Render, edit, and export high-quality video content for digital platforms.
• Assist in exploring AI-assisted animation tools and new design technologies.
• Maintain organised project files and contribute to an efficient creative workflow.

Minimum Requirements

• Must qualify for the YES for Youth Programme (South African citizen, aged 18–35, currently unemployed).
• Completed (or in the final year of) a qualification in:
• 3D Animation
• Motion Design
• Multimedia / Digital Media Production
• Game Art / Visual Communication
• Film or Video Production (with animation component)

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of Blender, Maya, or similar 3D software.
• Familiar with Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, or other motion graphics tools.
• Basic understanding of character rigging, rendering, and visual storytelling.
• Advantageous: Exposure to AI avatar tools (e.g. Character Creator, MetaHuman, Synthesia).

Soft Skills

• Creative and curious, with a strong interest in animation and technology.
• Eager to learn and contribute to real projects.
• Attention to detail and pride in delivering polished work.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, self-disciplined, and open to mentorship.

Development & Learning Outcomes

During the YES placement, the youth will gain experience in:

• Applying 3D and motion design to real client and training projects.
• Understanding digital content production workflows.
• Using animation to enhance e-learning and user engagement.
• Collaborating in a professional digital transformation environment.
• Building a professional creative portfolio.

How to Apply

Submit the following:

• Your CV (max 2 pages)
• A short motivation letter
• A portfolio link or video showreel (even if it’s from college projects)

Job Type: Temp to perm

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: R5 000,00 per month

Work Location: Remote