Remote Lead Animation Director — Shape Groundbreaking Animation

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Remote stipend

Health benefits

Professional growth

Global projects

Team events

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Animation Director for a fully remote role, to steer artistic vision and guide a team of animators across projects.

You will collaborate with writers and art directors, ensure top-tier animation quality, and translate complex concepts into compelling sequences while delivering on timelines and budgets.

This position rewards innovation, remote collaboration, and a strong passion for animation storytelling.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as Animation Director or Senior Animator with a strong portfolio.
• Proven leadership of animation teams, preferably remote.
• Expert knowledge of 2D/3D animation principles and software.
• Strong character design, rigging, motion graphics, and VFX.
• Bachelor’s degree in Animation or related field.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the animation process from pre-production to final delivery, ensuring artistic integrity and technical excellence.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of animators, providing clear direction and performance feedback.
• Develop and refine animation styles, character performances, and visual storytelling techniques.
• Collaborate with writers, storyboard artists, and art directors to translate scripts into compelling sequences.
• Ensure all animation work adheres to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Conduct animation reviews, identify issues, and implement creative solutions.
• Stay current with industry advancements in animation technology and techniques.
• Contribute to the studio's creative development and strategic vision.
• Communicate creative vision and technical requirements to remote teams across disciplines.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Animation direction

Storytelling & pacing

Communication

Remote work experience

Feedback delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Animation or related field

Tools

Maya

Toon Boom Harmony

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Animation Director for a fully remote role, to steer artistic vision and guide a team of animators across projects.

You will collaborate with writers and art directors, ensure top-tier animation quality, and translate complex concepts into compelling sequences while delivering on timelines and budgets.

This position rewards innovation, remote collaboration, and a strong passion for animation storytelling.