Lead 3D Animator — Mentor Team & Raise Visuals (Hybrid)

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Career development

Job summary

Placements24's client, a cutting-edge animation studio in Benoni, seeks an exceptionally talented Lead Animator (3D) to guide a creative team and bring characters to life with dynamic motion for films, TV, and games.

You will set the animation quality bar, mentor juniors, oversee the pipeline from blocking to polish, and collaborate with directors to realize the artistic vision in a hybrid Benoni studio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Animation or related field.
• 8+ years of 3D character animation experience, with leadership exposure.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating weight, timing and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 3D animators with clear direction and feedback.
• Define and maintain animation style and quality standards.
• Oversee animation pipeline from blocking to final polish and integration.
• Collaborate with directors and department leads to achieve the creative vision.
• Mentor junior animators and drive skill development.
• Ensure on-time delivery of high-quality animation sequences.

Skills

3D character animation

Leadership

Maya/Blender/3ds Max

Hybrid work

Education

Bachelor's in Animation

Tools

Maya

Blender

3ds Max

Job description

Placements24's client, a cutting-edge animation studio in Benoni, seeks an exceptionally talented Lead Animator (3D) to guide a creative team and bring characters to life with dynamic motion for films, TV, and games.

You will set the animation quality bar, mentor juniors, oversee the pipeline from blocking to polish, and collaborate with directors to realize the artistic vision in a hybrid Benoni studio.