Head of 3D Animation

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

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Animation Supervisor (3D) for our Pretoria-based studio. You will guide a team of animators, overseeing character and environment animation across high-profile projects.

The role requires deep pipeline knowledge, strong artistic direction, and a track record of mentoring staff. Proficiency in Maya and Blender is essential to meet creative and technical goals.

Qualifications

• Experience leading animation teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong grasp of animation principles and pipeline.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and direction to artists.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality and artistic direction of character and environment animation.
• Lead and mentor a team of animators, guiding projects from concept to final output.
• Collaborate with directors and technical teams to meet creative and technical goals.

Skills

Leadership

3D animation

Mentoring

Maya

Tools

Maya

Blender

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Animation Supervisor (3D) for our Pretoria-based studio. You will guide a team of animators, overseeing character and environment animation across high-profile projects.

The role requires deep pipeline knowledge, strong artistic direction, and a track record of mentoring staff. Proficiency in Maya and Blender is essential to meet creative and technical goals.