Senior Animation Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive salary

Career growth

Creative workplace

Project variety

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg seeks an experienced Senior Animation Supervisor to oversee the animation pipeline and guide a team of animators in delivering compelling character performances and storytelling.

You will set animation quality standards, provide clear direction, and ensure timely execution for major productions, contributing to high-impact projects in the North West region.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in 3D character animation with supervisory responsibilities.
• Proven track record delivering high-quality animation for feature films, games, or television.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to mentor a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct animators through the production pipeline, maintaining artistic and technical standards.
• Review animation dailies, provide feedback, and approve final shots.
• Collaborate with directors and department leads to ensure consistency in character performance and style.
• Troubleshoot animation issues and improve workflow for quality output.
• Mentor junior animators and foster a collaborative, productive team environment.
• Contribute to development of animation techniques and pipeline improvements for Rustenburg projects.

Skills

Animation supervision

3D character animation

Leadership

Tools

Maya

Blender

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading studio in the Arts & Entertainment industry based in Rustenburg , is seeking an experienced Senior Animation Supervisor . This critical role involves overseeing the animation pipeline, guiding a team of animators to deliver high-quality character performances and visual storytelling. You will be responsible for setting animation quality standards, providing clear direction, and ensuring timely execution of animation sequences for major productions. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned professional to contribute to groundbreaking projects and shape the visual output of a renowned studio in North West.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct animators throughout the production pipeline, ensuring adherence to artistic and technical standards.
• Review animation dailies, provide constructive feedback, and approve final shots.
• Collaborate closely with directors and department leads to maintain consistency in character performance and style.
• Troubleshoot animation issues and develop solutions to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality output.
• Mentor junior animators and foster a collaborative and productive team environment.
• Contribute to the development of animation techniques and pipeline improvements for projects in Rustenburg .

Requirements

• Extensive experience (8+ years) in 3D character animation, with a significant portion in a supervisory role.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality animation for feature films, games, or television.
• Proficiency in industry-standard animation software (e.g., Maya, Blender).
• Strong understanding of animation principles, anatomy, and character performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide clear and actionable feedback to a diverse team of animators in Rustenburg .

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on visually stunning and engaging projects.
• Professional growth and development opportunities within a leading studio.
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
• A vibrant and creative workplace culture in Rustenburg .