Lead Character Animation Director for AAA Games

Placements24; Vereeniging; Sur place; ZAR 1 200 000 - 2 400 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary package

In-house studio environment

Professional development opportunities

Performance-based bonuses

Creative work culture

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Animation Director to lead our in-house animation team. You will define the animation vision across all projects, directing character performances, cutscenes, and in-game cinematics to achieve storytelling excellence.

Collaborating with game designers, art and narrative leads, you will establish standards, manage production schedules, and push innovative techniques while mentoring staff to grow their skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Animation, Fine Arts, or related field, or equivalent.
• 8+ years in game animation with 3+ years in leadership.
• Strong portfolio showing character animation and directing teams.
• Deep knowledge of animation principles, cinematography, and movement storytelling.
• Proficiency with Maya, MotionBuilder, and game engines.
• Experience with motion capture pipeline and data cleanup desirable.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced production.
• Passion for video games and understanding of player engagement through animation.

Responsabilités

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of animators with clear direction.
• Establish and oversee animation style and quality standards for all game projects.
• Collaborate with designers and narrative teams to translate game mechanics into performances.
• Direct the creation of character animations, cutscenes, and in-game cinematics with emotional impact.
• Review animation work-in-progress and provide feedback aligned with project vision.
• Develop and manage animation production schedules for timely asset delivery.
• Work with technical directors to implement and optimize animation systems.
• Stay abreast of emerging animation technologies to improve quality.
• Contribute to character design and development from an animation perspective.

Connaissances

Leadership

Portfolio development

Animation principles

Storytelling through movement

Communication

Multitasking

Player engagement

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Animation, Fine Arts, or related field

Outils

Maya

MotionBuilder

Game engines

Description du poste

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Animation Director to lead our in-house animation team. You will define the animation vision across all projects, directing character performances, cutscenes, and in-game cinematics to achieve storytelling excellence.

Collaborating with game designers, art and narrative leads, you will establish standards, manage production schedules, and push innovative techniques while mentoring staff to grow their skills.