Animation Director

1 month ago

London, United Kingdom Immersive Ltd Full time

Job Title: Animation Director
Location : London, United Kingdom
Job ID: IMUKANDIR240124
Direct Reports: Chief Creative Officer / Executive Art Director / Executive Creative Director
Salary : £450 flat rate per day (for a major charity event)
Start Date : February
Duration: 3 Month Fixed Term Contract
Hours : 9.30am - 5.30pm
Flexible working : Yes

International travel may be required.

Position Overview:

Immersive International, a global experiential design studio, is seeking an Animation Director / Creative Director for an exciting large-scale charity show/concert in London. The successful candidate will lead the animation team in producing a 10-minute narrative projection mapping show, featuring stylised 3D animated characters, animals, landscapes, stylised AI-generated graphic elements, impactful motion graphics, and in-camera augmented reality animation. The role also involves developing a library of looped decorative animations for a 2-hour concert broadcast, ensuring a seamless show experience in collaboration with the lighting show.

This is us:

Immersive International is a creative master planning, design, and innovation studio. With a team of Experience Architects, Creative Technologists, and Spatial Storytellers, we have been pushing the boundaries of immersive experiences for nearly two decades. Our projects range from Olympic opening ceremonies and touring stadium shows to theme park attractions and digital art commissions. Our culture thrives on passion, innovation, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit.

Is this you?

We are looking for a talented individual with a background in animation and/or creative direction, especially in large-scale projects. The ideal candidate will have a creative vision, strong leadership, and project management skills. Familiarity with various animation techniques and the ability to work closely with our in-house team and partner studios in London is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Animation Direction: Lead and guide the animation team.

  • Motion Graphics: Utilise motion graphics expertise to elevate visual storytelling.

  • Projection Mapping: Collaborate in planning the projection mapping layout.

  • AI Integration: Work with AI artists and animators to create dynamic show elements.

  • Live Broadcast: Contribute to live broadcast content creation.

  • Augmented Reality: Implement in-camera augmented reality animations.

  • Collaborative Ideation: Participate in concept and visual development.

  • Project Planning: Manage project plans, schedules, and budgets.

  • Supervision (Production): Ensure quality and creativity during production.

  • Supervision (Onsite): Oversee 2 weeks of onsite rehearsals and show broadcasts abroad.

Key Qualities:

  • Proven experience as an Animation and/or Creative Director.

  • Expertise in large-scale animation and projection mapping shows.

  • Understanding of content creation for holograms and VJ looped animations.

  • Familiarity with 2D, 2.5D, 3D, and AI animation techniques.

  • Strong leadership and project management skills.

  • Creative vision and effective collaboration abilities.

  • London-based with the ability to work closely with in-house teams and partner studios.

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