Lead VFX Artist

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Annual leave

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking a seasoned Lead VFX Artist to guide the studio's visual effects pipeline for award-winning projects in the interactive Arts & Entertainment space.

You will mentor a team of VFX artists, drive realtime VFX quality, and collaborate with directors and engineers to integrate complex effects into the game engine, ensuring stunning visuals and solid technical performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of VFX experience for games or interactive media, with at least 3 years in a lead or senior role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating artistic and technical proficiency in real-time VFX.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation of all visual effects, ensuring artistic quality and technical performance align with project goals.
• Lead and mentor a team of VFX artists, providing direction, feedback, and technical support.
• Develop and refine VFX pipelines, tools, and workflows to optimize efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with art directors, technical directors, and engineers to implement complex visual effects into the game engine.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to VFX asset creation and implementation.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and techniques in real-time VFX.

Skills

Leadership

VFX

Team mentoring

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

Houdini

Niagara

Unity VFX Graph

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a talented and experienced Lead VFX Artist to join their award-winning studio in Centurion, Gauteng . You will be responsible for guiding the visual effects pipeline, ensuring the creation of stunning and technically sound visual effects that enhance the player experience. This role requires a blend of artistic skill, technical expertise, and leadership capabilities to mentor a team of VFX artists. Join us to push the boundaries of visual fidelity in the interactive Arts & Entertainment space and contribute to groundbreaking projects that captivate audiences worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation of all visual effects, ensuring artistic quality and technical performance align with project goals.
• Lead and mentor a team of VFX artists, providing direction, feedback, and technical support.
• Develop and refine VFX pipelines, tools, and workflows to optimize efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with art directors, technical directors, and engineers to implement complex visual effects seamlessly into the game engine.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to VFX asset creation and implementation in Centurion .
• Stay current with emerging technologies and techniques in real-time VFX and the broader Arts & Entertainment industry.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in VFX for games or related interactive media, with at least 3 years in a lead or senior role.
• Proficiency in industry-standard DCC tools (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max) and particle systems (e.g., Houdini, Niagara, Unity VFX Graph).
• Strong understanding of shaders, lighting, and rendering techniques relevant to real-time graphics.
• Experience leading and managing teams, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional artistic skill and technical proficiency in VFX for games.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and a creative work environment in Gauteng .
• Hybrid work model supporting work-life balance in Centurion .