Remote Senior Animation Director - Lead Vision & Teams

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 2,501,000 - 3,501,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Competitive executive salary

Performance bonuses

Health, dental & vision insurance

Professional development funding

Conference attendance

Global collaboration tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Animation Director to shape the creative vision for award-winning projects. This remote role lets you lead and inspire animation teams from anywhere in the world.

You will guide the animation pipeline, set visual standards, and collaborate with writers and artists to define character performance, ensuring storytelling excellence and technical excellence across projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in animation with directorial or supervisory experience.
• Strong portfolio across film, TV, or games.
• Deep understanding of animation principles, performance and storytelling.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct animation teams through the entire pipeline.
• Establish and maintain visual style and quality standards.
• Collaborate with writers and artists to define character performance.
• Provide clear feedback to animators and supervisors.
• Oversee rigging, animation, and simulation processes for quality.
• Work with TDs to solve challenges and optimize workflows.
• Ensure on-time delivery within budget and creative integrity.
• Mentor the team and foster a positive remote creative environment.
• Review dailies and provide notes to guide the process.

Skills

Senior leadership

Remote collaboration

Creative direction

Team motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Animation or related field

Tools

Maya

Blender

Houdini

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Animation Director to shape the creative vision for award-winning projects. This remote role lets you lead and inspire animation teams from anywhere in the world.

You will guide the animation pipeline, set visual standards, and collaborate with writers and artists to define character performance, ensuring storytelling excellence and technical excellence across projects.