Remote Lead Animation Director for Feature Films

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

About the Role Our client, a visionary studio at the forefront of digital animation within the Arts & Entertainment industry, is searching for an exceptional Lead Animation Director to join their world-class, fully remote team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the creative direction and artistic execution of groundbreaking animated feature films from anywhere in the world. You will lead and inspire a team of talented animators, guiding the performance, character development, and storytelling through animation. We seek a highly experienced and creatively driven individual with a proven track record of delivering outstanding animated performances and a passion for pushing the boundaries of cinematic storytelling. This remote-first position requires exceptional leadership, communication, and artistic vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide creative leadership and direction to the animation team throughout the production pipeline.
• Oversee and guide the development of character performances, ensuring emotional depth, personality, and storytelling clarity.
• Collaborate closely with the Director, Storyboard Artists, and other department leads to realize the film's vision.
• Establish and maintain the animation style and quality standards for the project.
• Review animation dailies, provide constructive feedback, and ensure technical and artistic objectives are met.
• Mentor and develop animators, fostering a collaborative and inspiring work environment.
• Troubleshoot animation challenges and proactively find creative solutions.
• Participate in storyboarding and pre-visualization to plan key animation sequences.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in animation, with a significant portion in a Lead Animator or Animation Director role on feature films or equivalent high-end projects.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional character animation skills and a deep understanding of performance, timing, and storytelling.
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring animation teams.
• Expertise in industry-standard animation software (e.g., Maya, Blender).
• Excellent understanding of anatomy, physics, and acting principles as applied to animation.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills essential for a remote team environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Animation, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to provide clear and actionable feedback remotely.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement offering global flexibility.
• Opportunity to lead animation on visually stunning and critically acclaimed feature films.
• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including performance bonuses.
• Access to cutting-edge animation tools and technologies.
• Professional development opportunities and participation in industry events.
• Stock options or profit-sharing opportunities.