Lead Animation Supervisor — Craft Iconic Characters

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and dental coverage

Generous annual leave

Growth opportunities

Creative work environment in Durban

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Animation Supervisor to lead the animation team in Durban, guiding animators and setting quality standards to deliver high-quality character and environmental animations.

You will collaborate with directors and technical teams to shape animation styles, develop tools, and ensure timely delivery, while mentoring talents in a creative KwaZulu-Natal studio.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in animation production, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Expertise in character animation, body mechanics, and performance across styles.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Maya and Blender.
• Strong understanding of animation principles and storytelling.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct a team of animators throughout the animation production pipeline.
• Review and provide constructive feedback on animation sequences to ensure quality and consistency with project goals.
• Collaborate with directors, art leads, and technical teams to define animation styles and technical requirements.
• Develop and implement animation tools and workflows to improve efficiency and quality.
• Troubleshoot animation issues and ensure seamless integration of assets into the engine or final output.

Skills

Animation leadership

Character animation

Maya

Blender

Storytelling

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Maya

Blender

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Animation Supervisor to lead the animation team in Durban, guiding animators and setting quality standards to deliver high-quality character and environmental animations.

You will collaborate with directors and technical teams to shape animation styles, develop tools, and ensure timely delivery, while mentoring talents in a creative KwaZulu-Natal studio.