Lead Animation Supervisor - Shape Cutting-Edge Visuals

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Creative studio environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Animation Supervisor to guide a talented animation team in Richards Bay. The role combines artistic direction, technical oversight, and mentorship to deliver high-quality character and environmental animation for upcoming projects.

You will lead dailies reviews, collaborate with directors and department leads, and develop efficient workflows to ensure timely asset delivery while maintaining creative vision in the KwaZulu-Natal region.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an Animator or Animation Lead with supervisory roles.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, cinematography, and storytelling.
• Proficiency in Maya or Blender.
• Experience with motion capture cleanup and integration is a plus.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the animation team, providing artistic direction and technical guidance throughout the production pipeline.
• Review animation dailies, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to project style guides and quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with directors, art directors, and other department leads to achieve the creative vision for the project.
• Develop and implement animation workflows and best practices to optimize efficiency and quality.
• Troubleshoot animation-related issues and provide solutions to ensure timely delivery of assets.

Skills

Animation leadership

Team mentorship

Communication

Problem solving

Storytelling

Motion capture

Leadership

Tools

Maya

Blender

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Animation Supervisor to guide a talented animation team in Richards Bay. The role combines artistic direction, technical oversight, and mentorship to deliver high-quality character and environmental animation for upcoming projects.

You will lead dailies reviews, collaborate with directors and department leads, and develop efficient workflows to ensure timely asset delivery while maintaining creative vision in the KwaZulu-Natal region.