Animation Director: Lead Vision & Team Mastery

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Sur place; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

State-of-the-art tools

Professional growth opportunities

Generous paid time off

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Animation Director in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, to lead an animation team and set the style and quality bar for projects. You will guide animators, ensure emotionally resonant performances, and partner with directors and narrative teams to achieve artistic goals.

The role requires a strong artistic sensibility, exceptional leadership, and deep knowledge of animation principles and storytelling.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in animation, with a leadership track record on shipped titles.
• Portfolio showcasing exceptional animation skills and leadership on shipped projects.
• Deep understanding of character performance, rigging, and acting principles.
• Proficiency with industry-standard animation software (e.g., Maya, MotionBuilder).

Responsabilités

• Define and champion the animation vision and style for all projects.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of animators, providing clear direction and constructive feedback.
• Oversee the animation pipeline, ensuring efficient workflows and timely delivery of assets.
• Collaborate closely with directors, art leads, and narrative teams to achieve artistic goals.
• Conduct animation reviews, ensuring adherence to quality standards and character consistency.
• Troubleshoot and problem-solve animation-related challenges throughout production.

Connaissances

Leadership

Storytelling

Communication

Character animation

Pipeline knowledge

Outils

Maya

MotionBuilder

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Animation Director in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, to lead an animation team and set the style and quality bar for projects. You will guide animators, ensure emotionally resonant performances, and partner with directors and narrative teams to achieve artistic goals.

The role requires a strong artistic sensibility, exceptional leadership, and deep knowledge of animation principles and storytelling.