Lead Animator

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives

Remote work

Career growth

Global team

Industry tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Animator to spearhead their distributed studio's animation projects. You will guide a team of animators, shaping characters and stories through motion graphics and animation across games, film, and marketing content.

You will work fully remotely, mentoring junior artists, refining styles, pipelines, and ensuring top-quality output while collaborating with directors and stakeholders worldwide.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an Animator, with a proven track record in a lead or senior role.
• Demonstrated expertise in 2D and/or 3D animation principles and software (e.g., Maya, Blender, After Effects, Toon Boom).
• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional animation skills, character performance, and motion graphics.
• Experience in leading and mentoring creative teams, providing constructive feedback and fostering talent.
• Excellent understanding of storytelling, cinematography, and visual composition within animation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of animators, providing creative direction and technical guidance throughout the production pipeline.
• Develop and refine animation styles, techniques, and workflows to achieve project goals and maintain high-quality standards.
• Create compelling character animations, motion graphics, and visual effects for various media.
• Collaborate with directors, artists, and other stakeholders to ensure animation aligns with the overall vision and narrative.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables for animation tasks, ensuring efficient workflow and timely completion.

Skills

Lead animator

Team leadership

2D/3D animation

Motion graphics

Tools

Maya

Blender

After Effects

Toon Boom

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Lead Animator to spearhead their animation projects within a fully remote, collaborative studio environment. You will guide a team of animators in bringing characters and stories to life through exceptional motion graphics and animation. This role demands a blend of artistic talent, technical expertise, and leadership skills, enabling you to mentor junior team members and ensure the highest quality output. Working from anywhere, you will be central to developing the animation style and pipeline, driving innovation in visual storytelling for diverse projects including games, film, and marketing content. If you are passionate about animation and eager to lead a talented, distributed team, this is an unparalleled opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of animators, providing creative direction and technical guidance throughout the production pipeline.
• Develop and refine animation styles, techniques, and workflows to achieve project goals and maintain high-quality standards.
• Create compelling character animations, motion graphics, and visual effects for various media.
• Collaborate with directors, artists, and other stakeholders to ensure animation aligns with the overall vision and narrative.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables for animation tasks, ensuring efficient workflow and timely completion.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as an Animator, with a proven track record in a lead or senior role.
• Demonstrated expertise in 2D and/or 3D animation principles and software (e.g., Maya, Blender, After Effects, Toon Boom).
• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional animation skills, character performance, and motion graphics.
• Experience in leading and mentoring creative teams, providing constructive feedback and fostering talent.
• Excellent understanding of storytelling, cinematography, and visual composition within animation.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote position with flexible working hours.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development in cutting-edge animation techniques.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment with global reach.
• Access to industry-leading software and tools.