Lead Animation Director

Placements24; South Africa; Teletrabalho; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 600 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary

Lead projects

Prestige hub Pretoria

Creative freedom

Professional development

Collaborative team

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng is seeking a Lead Animation Director to guide the artistic and technical direction of animation projects. You will mentor animators, set quality standards, and collaborate with designers, story artists and tech leads to realize the creative vision.

Candidates should have 8+ years in animation with 3+ in lead roles, a strong portfolio across styles, and proficiency in Maya, Blender or After Effects.

Qualificações

• 8+ years in animation with at least 3 years in lead/director role.
• Proven ability to direct and inspire animation teams to exceptional results.
• Strong portfolio across 2D/3D and motion graphics.
• Proficiency in Maya, Blender and After Effects.

Responsabilidades

• Provide artistic and technical leadership for all animation projects.
• Develop and maintain the overall animation style and quality for specific projects.
• Direct and supervise a team of animators with clear feedback.
• Collaborate with designers, story artists, and tech leads to realize vision.
• Review dailies, give constructive criticism and approvals.
• Establish and enforce animation pipelines and best practices.
• Troubleshoot challenges and develop innovative solutions.
• Work with producers to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Stay current with emerging animation technologies and trends.
• Mentor and train junior and mid-level animators.

Conhecimentos

Animation leadership

Team leadership

Portfolio development

Communication

Cinematography basics

Formação académica

Bachelor's in Animation

Ferramentas

Maya

Blender

After Effects

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client, a premier animation studio situated in **Pretoria**, is seeking an inspiring and visionary Lead Animation Director. This senior role is crucial for guiding the artistic and technical direction of our animation projects, ensuring a consistent and high-quality visual style across all productions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading animation teams, a deep understanding of animation principles, and the ability to translate creative concepts into compelling animated sequences. You will be responsible for mentoring animators, setting animation quality standards, and collaborating closely with other department heads to achieve project goals. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of animation for a leading studio in **Pretoria** and contribute to the growing **Gauteng** creative economy. We are looking for a leader who can inspire creativity, foster a positive team culture, and deliver outstanding animated content that captivates audiences. Your role will be instrumental in bringing characters and stories to life with unparalleled artistry and technical precision.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide artistic and technical leadership for all animation projects.
• Develop and maintain the overall animation style and quality for specific projects.
• Direct and supervise a team of animators, providing clear feedback and guidance.
• Collaborate with character designers, story artists, and technical directors to ensure creative vision is realized.
• Review animation dailies, providing constructive criticism and approval.
• Establish and enforce animation pipelines and best practices.
• Troubleshoot animation challenges and develop innovative solutions.
• Work closely with producers and project managers to ensure deadlines and budgets are met.
• Stay current with emerging animation technologies and trends.
• Mentor and train junior and mid-level animators, fostering their professional growth.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in animation, with at least 3 years in a lead or directorial role.
• Proven ability to direct and inspire animation teams to achieve exceptional results.
• Strong portfolio showcasing directorial work and exceptional animation skills in various styles (e.g., 2D, 3D, motion graphics).
• Expert understanding of animation principles, character performance, and storytelling.
• Proficiency in industry-standard animation software (e.g., Maya, Blender, After Effects).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Experience with different animation pipelines and workflows.
• Ability to provide clear and actionable feedback to artists.
• Strong understanding of cinematography and visual composition as applied to animation.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to **Pretoria**, **Gauteng**.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package based on experience and expertise.
• Opportunity to lead groundbreaking animation projects.
• Be part of a talented and passionate team in **Pretoria**.
• Creative freedom and the chance to innovate within the animation field.
• Professional development and learning opportunities within **Gauteng**.
• Contribution to the prestige of **Pretoria** as a hub for creative industries.
• Collaborative work environment with industry-leading professionals.