Senior Animation Director

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Creative studio environment

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni seeks a Senior Animation Director to lead the animation department from concept through final delivery. You will guide artistic and technical vision, inspire a team of animators, riggers, and technical artists, and ensure the highest quality of animation across all productions.

This role requires exceptional leadership, deep knowledge of animation principles, and strong storytelling instincts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in animation, with a significant portion in a directorial or lead role.
• Proven track record of directing animated features, series, or game cinematics.
• Strong understanding of character performance, timing, and visual storytelling.
• Proficiency with industry-standard animation software (Maya, Blender, 3ds Max).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the artistic and technical direction of all animated projects.
• Collaborate with writers, storyboard artists, and concept artists to develop visual styles.
• Guide and mentor a team of animators, providing constructive feedback and ensuring quality.
• Develop and refine animation pipelines and workflows for maximum efficiency.
• Ensure that all animation meets the highest standards of quality, creativity, and narrative consistency.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables for animation departments.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Creative direction

Mentoring

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Maya

Blender

3ds Max

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly creative and experienced Senior Animation Director to lead their animation department in Benoni . You will be responsible for guiding the artistic and technical vision of animated projects, from concept development through to final delivery. This role requires exceptional leadership skills, a deep understanding of animation principles, and the ability to inspire and manage a team of animators, riggers, and technical artists. You will ensure the highest quality of animation work, driving innovation and maintaining a cohesive artistic style across all productions, contributing to memorable visual storytelling.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the artistic and technical direction of all animated projects.
• Collaborate with writers, storyboard artists, and concept artists to develop visual styles.
• Guide and mentor a team of animators, providing constructive feedback and ensuring quality.
• Develop and refine animation pipelines and workflows for maximum efficiency.
• Ensure that all animation meets the highest standards of quality, creativity, and narrative consistency.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables for animation departments.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in animation , with a significant portion in a directorial or lead role.
• Proven track record of successfully directing animated features, series, or game cinematics.
• Strong understanding of character performance, timing, and visual storytelling.
• Proficiency with industry-standard animation software (e.g., Maya, Blender, 3ds Max).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams in a fast-paced production environment.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Full-time position with opportunities for creative leadership in Benoni .
• Access to advanced animation technology and resources.
• A dynamic and collaborative studio environment focused on artistic innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in the animation industry.