Cinematic Feature Animation Director — Remote

Placements24; Riverton (UT); A distancia; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Professional development

Stock options

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Animation Director for a fully remote team crafting cinematic animated features. You will guide performance, character development, and storytelling while leading a globally distributed group of animators.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of feature animation experience, a strong portfolio, and proven leadership in remote settings. Proficiency in Maya or Blender and a passion for high-end cinematic animation are essential.

Formación

• 10+ years in animation with lead/director roles on feature films or high-end projects.
• Strong portfolio showing character animation, timing, and storytelling.
• Experience leading animation teams and mentoring remotely.
• Proficiency in Maya or Blender and related tools.
• Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills.

Responsabilidades

• Provide creative leadership to the animation team throughout production.
• Oversee development of character performances, ensuring emotional depth and storytelling clarity.
• Collaborate with Director, Storyboard Artists, and department leads to realize the film's vision.
• Establish and maintain animation style and quality standards for the project.
• Review animation dailies and provide constructive feedback.
• Mentor animators and foster a collaborative and inspiring environment.
• Troubleshoot animation challenges and propose creative solutions.
• Participate in storyboarding and pre-visualization to plan key sequences.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Animation direction

Character performance

Storytelling

Remote team leadership

Communication

Mentoring animators

Feedback and critiquing

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Animation or related field

Herramientas

Maya

Blender

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Animation Director for a fully remote team crafting cinematic animated features. You will guide performance, character development, and storytelling while leading a globally distributed group of animators.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of feature animation experience, a strong portfolio, and proven leadership in remote settings. Proficiency in Maya or Blender and a passion for high-end cinematic animation are essential.