Senior Animation Director - Remote

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Híbrido; ZAR 1.976.000 - 2.964.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Remote work flexibility

Health insurance

Paid time off

Home office allowance

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Animation Director to lead the creative vision for high-profile animated projects on a fully remote team, from concept through final delivery. You will guide a global group of animators, storyboard artists, and character designers, ensuring artistic integrity, technical excellence, and timely delivery while collaborating closely with producers.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in animation, a strong portfolio, and proven ability to direct remote teams using Maya,

Formación

• Minimum 8 years in animation with 3+ years in directorial or lead role.
• Proven ability to lead remote creative teams.
• Excellent communication and feedback skills in a remote setting.

Responsabilidades

• Define artistic style and maintain quality across production pipeline.
• Lead and mentor a remote team of animators, storyboard artists, modelers, and riggers.
• Oversee animation processes for character performance and storytelling.
• Collaborate with writers and producers to translate scripts and storyboards into visual narratives.
• Provide clear and constructive feedback to the animation team daily.
• Manage animation schedules and milestones to ensure timely delivery.
• Work with the technical team to optimize animation tools and workflows for remote production.
• Conduct reviews with stakeholders to ensure alignment with goals.
• Stay current with advancements in animation technology and apply when appropriate.
• Contribute to development of new project concepts and pitches.

Conocimientos

Remote leadership

Character animation

Visual storytelling

Remote collaboration tools

Time management

Communication

2D/3D pipelines

Portfolio quality

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Animation/Film/Fine Arts

Herramientas

Maya

Blender

Toon Boom Harmony

ShotGrid

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognized leader in digital media and entertainment, is seeking an exceptional Senior Animation Director to join their expanding, fully remote team. This is a unique opportunity to lead the creative vision and execution of high-profile animated projects from concept through to final delivery, all from the comfort of your own home office. You will be responsible for guiding a talented team of animators, storyboard artists, and character designers, ensuring artistic integrity and technical excellence across all aspects of production. This role demands a visionary leader with a deep understanding of animation pipelines, storytelling, and visual aesthetics within the Arts & Entertainment domain. You will collaborate closely with producers and other department heads to deliver captivating animated content that pushes creative boundaries. As a fully remote position, we are looking for individuals who are highly self-motivated, disciplined, and possess excellent remote communication skills, based anywhere but contributing to projects developed for audiences worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive the artistic style and vision for animated projects, ensuring consistency and quality throughout the production pipeline.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a remote team of animators, storyboard artists, modelers, and riggers.
• Oversee the animation process, ensuring high standards of character performance, motion, and visual storytelling.
• Collaborate with writers and producers to translate scripts and storyboards into compelling visual narratives.
• Provide clear and constructive feedback to the animation team on a daily basis.
• Manage animation schedules and milestones, ensuring timely delivery of assets and sequences.
• Work closely with the technical team to troubleshoot and optimize animation tools and workflows for remote production.
• Conduct regular reviews and approval sessions with stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Stay current with advancements in animation technology and techniques, and advocate for their adoption when appropriate.
• Contribute to the development of new project concepts and pitches.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in animation, with at least 3 years in a directorial or lead role within the Arts & Entertainment industry.
• Proven ability to lead and manage remote creative teams effectively.
• Exceptional portfolio showcasing outstanding character animation, visual storytelling, and directing skills.
• Deep understanding of 2D and/or 3D animation pipelines, software (e.g., Maya, Blender, Toon Boom Harmony), and rendering processes.
• Strong grasp of cinematography, composition, color theory, and visual design principles.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and feedback skills, particularly in a remote setting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.
• A Bachelor's degree in Animation, Film, Fine Arts, or a related field is highly preferred.
• Experience with game development or visual effects pipelines is a significant plus.
• Passion for creating engaging and innovative animated content.
• Must be proficient with remote collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Zoom, ShotGrid).

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience and remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking animated projects for a global audience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Allowance for home office setup and equipment.
• Professional development opportunities and access to industry conferences.