Senior Animation Director & Storyboard Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Cutting-edge animation technology and

Vacation and holiday leave

Retirement savings plan

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Animation Director & Storyboard Artist for our Midrand studio in Gauteng. The role demands artistic vision, leadership, and a strong storytelling sensibility to guide animation teams and translate scripts into dynamic storyboards.

You will shape visual style, supervise the animation process, and collaborate with writers, producers, and other departments to ensure cohesive narrative and high-quality results across all production stages.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in animation direction or storyboard leadership.
• Proven ability to create detailed storyboards conveying action and emotion.
• Strong understanding of animation principles and cinematography.
• Proficient in Storyboard Pro, Toon Boom Harmony, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Portfolio featuring directing and storyboard work.
• Degree in Animation or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor animation and storyboard teams.
• Develop visual style and animation techniques for projects.
• Translate scripts into compelling storyboards with camera directions.
• Direct animation process ensuring quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with writers, producers, and department heads.
• Approve final storyboards and sequences.
• Provide constructive feedback to drive artistic excellence.

Skills

Animation direction

Storyboarding

Leadership

Team management

Creative direction

Education

Degree in Animation

Tools

Storyboard Pro

Toon Boom Harmony

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Animation Director & Storyboard Artist for our Midrand studio in Gauteng. The role demands artistic vision, leadership, and a strong storytelling sensibility to guide animation teams and translate scripts into dynamic storyboards.

You will shape visual style, supervise the animation process, and collaborate with writers, producers, and other departments to ensure cohesive narrative and high-quality results across all production stages.