Lead 3D Character Animation Supervisor

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking an experienced Animation Supervisor to lead a team of 3D character animators in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will drive the animation pipeline from blocking to polish, ensuring expressive performances and technical excellence.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in 3D character animation, with 2+ years in a supervisory role, a strong portfolio, and fluency with Maya or Blender.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in 3D character animation with 2+ years in a supervisory/lead role.
• Strong portfolio showing character animation with timing, weight and emotion.
• Proficiency in Maya, Blender or equivalent animation software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the character animation team through the production pipeline.
• Review dailies and provide constructive feedback aligning with directorial vision.
• Collaborate with rigging, modeling and lighting to ensure seamless workflow.
• Block, animate, and polish key character shots.
• Mentor junior animators and develop their technical growth.
• Communicate effectively with production management and department leads.
• Stay current with industry trends and techniques in 3D character animation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Feedback

Animation principles

Problem solving

Tools

Maya

Blender

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking an experienced Animation Supervisor to lead a team of 3D character animators in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will drive the animation pipeline from blocking to polish, ensuring expressive performances and technical excellence.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in 3D character animation, with 2+ years in a supervisory role, a strong portfolio, and fluency with Maya or Blender.