Lead VFX Animator - Mentor & Create Impactful Graphics

Placements24; Kempton Park; Sur place; ZAR 332 000 - 517 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

State-of-the-art facilities

Collaborative team environment

Competitive daily rate

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Lead VFX Animator in Gauteng to oversee a team producing high-impact motion graphics and visual effects for commercials and digital media. You will guide creative direction, ensure quality, and deliver projects on demanding deadlines.

The ideal candidate combines artistic vision with strong leadership and technical skills, delivering compelling sequences from concept to final delivery in a fast-paced studio environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in VFX animation and motion graphics
• 2+ years in lead or supervisory role
• Portfolio of high-quality VFX/motion graphics work
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Responsabilités

• Lead and mentor a team of VFX animators, providing creative direction and technical guidance.
• Develop and execute visually compelling motion graphics and visual effects sequences.
• Collaborate with directors, art directors, and other stakeholders to interpret and realize project requirements.
• Create high-quality 2D and 3D animations, particle effects, and simulations.
• Ensure technical feasibility and optimize assets for various delivery platforms.
• Manage project timelines and resources for the animation department.
• Review and provide feedback on team members' work, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Stay current with industry trends, software, and techniques in VFX and motion graphics.
• Contribute to the development of new creative workflows and tools.

Connaissances

Artistic vision

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Animation / Fine Arts or related field

Outils

Adobe After Effects

Cinema 4D

Maya

Houdini

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Lead VFX Animator in Gauteng to oversee a team producing high-impact motion graphics and visual effects for commercials and digital media. You will guide creative direction, ensure quality, and deliver projects on demanding deadlines.

The ideal candidate combines artistic vision with strong leadership and technical skills, delivering compelling sequences from concept to final delivery in a fast-paced studio environment.