Lead Animation Director

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Animation Director in George to spearhead animation production and guide a talented team of animators. You will establish artistic direction, ensure high-quality character performance, and collaborate with directors, art leads, and tech artists to bring ambitious visions to life.

The role emphasizes leadership, storytelling, and pushing the boundaries of visual media in a dynamic project environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive animation experience including leadership or director roles.
• Strong portfolio showing character performance and cinematography.
• Proficiency in Maya, Blender and 3ds Max.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all aspects of character animation, ensuring consistency in style, performance, and quality.
• Collaborate with directors and storytellers to interpret scripts and storyboards into compelling animated sequences.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate the animation team, providing constructive feedback and fostering a creative, collaborative atmosphere.
• Establish and maintain animation pipelines, tools, and best practices to ensure efficiency and technical excellence.
• Review animation progress, provide detailed notes, and ensure that all animation meets project milestones and creative goals.

Skills

Leadership experience

Character animation

Cinematography knowledge

Creative direction

Tools

Maya

Blender

3ds Max

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Lead Animation Director to spearhead animation production for their cutting-edge projects based in George . In this pivotal role, you will guide a talented team of animators, setting the artistic direction and ensuring the highest quality of character performance and visual storytelling. You will collaborate closely with directors, art leads, and technical artists to bring ambitious creative visions to life. This position is ideal for an established animation leader who is passionate about character, narrative, and pushing the boundaries of visual media.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all aspects of character animation, ensuring consistency in style, performance, and quality.
• Collaborate with directors and storytellers to interpret scripts and storyboards into compelling animated sequences.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate the animation team, providing constructive feedback and fostering a creative, collaborative atmosphere.
• Establish and maintain animation pipelines, tools, and best practices to ensure efficiency and technical excellence.
• Review animation progress, provide detailed notes, and ensure that all animation meets project milestones and creative goals.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in animation, with a significant portion in a leadership or directorial role.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional animation skills and a deep understanding of character performance and cinematography.
• Proficiency in industry-standard animation software (e.g., Maya, Blender, 3ds Max).
• Excellent understanding of anatomy, movement, timing, and staging principles.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a team.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Opportunities for creative leadership on innovative projects in George .
• Professional development support and access to cutting-edge technology.