Lead Animation Supervisor

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & profit sharing

Health and wellness benefits

Generous leave & holidays

Cutting-edge tech & training in Cape 2

Creative growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a visionary Lead Animation Supervisor to guide a talented animation team on multiple high-profile projects, overseeing the entire animation pipeline and ensuring top-tier character performance and visual storytelling.

You will set the animation style, direct animators, troubleshoot complex issues, and foster a collaborative, high-output studio culture in the vibrant Cape Town arts scene.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in 3D animation, with 3+ years in leadership.
• Expert in character animation, rigging, and motion capture workflows.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating leadership on major projects.
• Proficient in Maya, Blender, 3ds Max and rendering engines.
• Excellent understanding of animation principles and storytelling.
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct a team of animators with clear feedback.
• Set animation quality standards and artistic direction.
• Collaborate with directors and clients to align with vision.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex animation issues.
• Conduct reviews and foster skill development.
• Manage schedules and workflows to ensure timely deliveries.

Skills

Leadership

Character animation

Rigging

Motion capture

Portfolio

Animation principles

Cinematography

Communication

Tools

Maya

Blender

3ds Max

Rendering engines

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Lead Animation Supervisor to guide their talented animation team in Cape Town . This senior role involves overseeing the entire animation pipeline, ensuring the highest quality of character performance, motion graphics, and visual storytelling across multiple high-profile projects. You will be responsible for setting the animation style, directing animators, solving complex creative and technical challenges, and fostering a collaborative and productive team atmosphere. This is a crucial position for an artist with a proven track record of delivering outstanding animated content and inspiring creative teams within the vibrant Cape Town arts scene.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct a team of animators, providing clear creative feedback and technical guidance.
• Establish and maintain the animation quality standards and artistic direction for all projects.
• Collaborate with directors, art directors, and clients to ensure animation aligns with project goals and vision.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex animation issues, developing innovative solutions.
• Conduct animation reviews, providing constructive criticism and fostering skill development within the team.
• Manage animation schedules and workflows, ensuring timely delivery of assets.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in 3D animation, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Demonstrable expertise in character animation, rigging, and motion capture workflows.
• Strong portfolio showcasing exceptional animation quality and leadership on significant projects.
• Proficiency in industry-standard animation software (e.g., Maya, Blender, 3ds Max) and rendering engines.
• Excellent understanding of animation principles, cinematography, and visual storytelling.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to motivate and manage a creative team.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package with potential for profit sharing.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including mental health support.
• Generous annual leave and paid holidays.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and continuous training opportunities in Cape Town .
• A stimulating and supportive work environment with opportunities for creative growth.