Animation Director

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Performance-based incentives

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks an experienced Animation Director to lead the animation team, shaping the creative vision and ensuring high-quality, emotionally engaging content across projects.

You will mentor animators, collaborate with directors, writers and storyboard artists to translate scripts into dynamic sequences, review work, and push innovative techniques in a hybrid studio setup.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in animation production with directorial or lead roles.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality animation and directing.
• Deep understanding of animation principles and storytelling through motion.
• Proficiency with Maya, 3ds Max, Blender and rendering pipelines.
• Excellent leadership and communication to manage a creative team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of animators with clear creative direction.
• Develop and maintain the visual style and quality standards.
• Collaborate with directors, writers, and storyboard artists to translate scripts into dynamic animations.
• Review animation work, provide constructive feedback, and ensure timely asset delivery.
• Stay updated on new animation techniques and tech to improve workflow.

Skills

Team leadership

Creative direction

Communication

Animation pipeline knowledge

Maya/3ds Max/Blender proficiency

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

Blender

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Animation Director to lead their animation team in Vereeniging . You will oversee the creative vision and execution of all animated content, ensuring a high standard of quality and artistic integrity across projects. This role involves guiding animators, providing constructive feedback, and collaborating with other department heads to achieve project goals. Join a thriving studio environment where your leadership will shape compelling visual narratives and bring characters and stories to life in Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of animators, providing clear direction and creative oversight throughout the production pipeline.
• Develop and maintain the overall visual style and quality standards for all animated sequences.
• Collaborate with directors, writers, and storyboard artists to interpret scripts and translate them into dynamic animations.
• Review animation work, provide constructive feedback, and ensure timely delivery of assets.
• Stay abreast of new animation techniques, technologies, and industry best practices to enhance workflow and output.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in animation production, with a proven track record in a directorial or lead role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional animation quality and directing capabilities.
• Deep understanding of animation principles, character performance, and storytelling through motion.
• Proficiency with industry-standard animation software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender) and rendering pipelines.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively manage a creative team.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to shape the creative direction of exciting animation projects.
• A supportive and collaborative studio environment in Vereeniging .
• Professional growth and development opportunities within the animation industry.
• Hybrid work arrangement to foster productivity and work-life balance.