Head of Creative Animation & Vision

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Performance-based bonus

Medical and retirement plans

Professional growth and training

State-of-the-art facilities

Midrand, Gauteng location

Job summary

Placements24 in Midrand, Gauteng, seeks a Lead Creative Animator to steer a team of talented animators, shape visual narratives, and uphold top artistic quality across projects. The ideal candidate has a proven record leading animation from concept to delivery, expert skills in Maya/Blender/Cinema 4D, and strong storytelling with rigging and VFX.

Join a dynamic, collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and working on high-profile features and interactive experiences in the South

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional animation experience with at least 2 in a leadership role.
• Strong portfolio showcasing diverse projects.
• Proficient in Maya, Blender or Cinema 4D.
• Knowledge of rigging, motion graphics and VFX.
• Experience with Unity or Unreal is a plus.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.
• Bachelor's degree in Animation or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of animators to maintain high standards.
• Develop concepts for animation sequences aligned with artistic vision.
• Oversee the animation pipeline from storyboarding to final rendering.
• Collaborate with directors, art directors and stakeholders.
• Manage timelines and resources to ensure on-time delivery.
• Stay updated on industry trends and techniques.
• Provide regular performance reviews and development opportunities.
• Ensure consistency in animation style across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Portfolio development

Communication

Project management

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Animation

Tools

Maya

Blender

Cinema 4D

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

Placements24 in Midrand, Gauteng, seeks a Lead Creative Animator to steer a team of talented animators, shape visual narratives, and uphold top artistic quality across projects. The ideal candidate has a proven record leading animation from concept to delivery, expert skills in Maya/Blender/Cinema 4D, and strong storytelling with rigging and VFX.

Join a dynamic, collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and working on high-profile features and interactive experiences in the South