Creative Lead, 3D Character Animation (Hybrid)

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybride; ZAR 1 200 000 - 2 000 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Animation Director for a leading studio in Port Elizabeth. You will lead a team of 3D character animators, setting the artistic direction and ensuring emotionally resonant performances for feature films and high-end TV series.

You will mentor artists, provide clear feedback, and collaborate with directors to define character personalities while overseeing from blocking to final polish.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in 3D character animation with leadership experience.
• Proven directing experience for feature films or high-end TV.
• Strong understanding of animation principles: timing, weight, posing, character performance.
• Proficiency in Maya or industry-standard software.
• Strong communication and mentoring abilities.

Responsabilités

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 3D character animators throughout the production pipeline.
• Set the artistic vision and quality standards for character animation, ensuring consistency and excellence.
• Provide clear and constructive feedback to animators on character performance, acting, and technical execution.
• Collaborate closely with directors, art directors, and supervisors to define character personalities and movement.
• Oversee the animation process from blocking to final polish, ensuring timely delivery of shots.
• Review and approve animation scenes, ensuring they meet project requirements and aesthetic goals.
• Contribute to the development of animation techniques and workflows.
• Troubleshoot animation challenges and provide solutions to technical and artistic problems.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment that encourages creativity and growth.

Connaissances

Leadership

Animation direction

Mentoring

Feedback & critique

Communication

Artistic vision

Storytelling

Team management

Outils

Maya

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Animation Director for a leading studio in Port Elizabeth. You will lead a team of 3D character animators, setting the artistic direction and ensuring emotionally resonant performances for feature films and high-end TV series.

You will mentor artists, provide clear feedback, and collaborate with directors to define character personalities while overseeing from blocking to final polish.