Lead Animation Supervisor (3D)

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Animation Supervisor (3D) for our Pretoria-based studio. You will guide a team of animators, overseeing character and environment animation across high-profile projects.

The role requires deep pipeline knowledge, strong artistic direction, and a track record of mentoring staff. Proficiency in Maya and Blender is essential to meet creative and technical goals.

Qualifications

• Experience leading animation teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong grasp of animation principles and pipeline.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and direction to artists.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality and artistic direction of character and environment animation.
• Lead and mentor a team of animators, guiding projects from concept to final output.
• Collaborate with directors and technical teams to meet creative and technical goals.

Skills

Leadership

3D animation

Mentoring

Maya

Tools

Maya

Blender

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent animation studio in Pretoria, is seeking an experienced Lead Animation Supervisor (3D). This leadership position requires a deep understanding of the animation pipeline and a proven ability to guide and inspire a team of animators. You will be responsible for overseeing the quality and artistic direction of character and environment animation for various high-profile projects. The ideal candidate possesses strong artistic skills, a solid grasp of animation principles, and extensive experience with industry-standard software (e.g., Maya, Blender). You will collaborate closely with directors, art directors, and technical teams to ensure animation meets creative goals and technical requirements. This role involves providing feedback, mentoring junior animators, and solving complex animation challenges. Join a dynamic studio in Pretoria and play a key role in creating visually stunning animated content for a global audience.