Remote Lead Game Animator - Shape Real-Time Animation

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Stock option plan

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, seeks a vision-driven Lead Game Animator to head the animation department. You will define the animation style across major titles, mentor a team of animators, and ensure fluid, realistic character and environmental motion that elevates gameplay.

You will collaborate with artists, riggers, and designers, set quality standards, develop tools and pipelines, and stay ahead of industry techniques.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in game animation, incl. 2+ years in lead roles.
• Portfolio showcasing character animation in games.
• Proficient in Maya or 3ds Max; experienced with Unreal or Unity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of game animators.
• Define animation style and pipeline for current/future projects.
• Oversee high-quality character, creature, and environmental animations.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Artistic eye

Education

Bachelor's degree in Animation

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, seeks a vision-driven Lead Game Animator to head the animation department. You will define the animation style across major titles, mentor a team of animators, and ensure fluid, realistic character and environmental motion that elevates gameplay.

You will collaborate with artists, riggers, and designers, set quality standards, develop tools and pipelines, and stay ahead of industry techniques.