Lead VFX Artist

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement promoting work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead VFX Artist to guide the studio's visual effects team in Pretoria. You will set the creative direction for VFX, lead a talented group of artists, and collaborate with designers and programmers to integrate effects into gameplay.

The role demands a track record of 6+ years in game VFX, mastery of Houdini and Maya, and real-time VFX in Unreal or Unity. You will drive efficiency, mentor staff, and push aesthetic fidelity while delivering across platforms in a

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in VFX art for games.
• Lead or senior role experience in VFX.
• Expertise in Houdini, Maya and particle systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of VFX artists, providing artistic direction and technical support.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Artistic eye

Collaboration

Tools

Houdini

Maya

Unreal Engine

Unity

Particle systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Lead VFX Artist to guide their visual effects team in Pretoria . This role is central to creating stunning and impactful visual effects that enhance the player experience and bring our game worlds to life with spectacular artistry. You will lead a talented group of artists, set the creative direction for VFX, and collaborate closely with other departments to ensure seamless integration of visual elements, contributing to a studio culture that thrives on innovation, artistic excellence, and pushing the boundaries of visual fidelity in interactive entertainment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of VFX artists, providing artistic direction and technical support.
• Create and implement high-quality visual effects, including explosions, magic, particle systems, and environmental effects.
• Develop and maintain efficient VFX pipelines and workflows within the game engine.
• Collaborate with game designers and programmers to integrate VFX seamlessly into gameplay.
• Optimize VFX assets for performance across various platforms while maintaining visual quality.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional experience in VFX art for games, with a proven track record in a lead or senior role.
• Expertise in industry-standard VFX software such as Houdini, Maya, and particle systems.
• Strong understanding of real-time VFX creation within game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Excellent artistic eye for composition, color, timing, and motion.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to guide and inspire a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work arrangement promoting work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and attending industry conferences.
• A dynamic and supportive creative environment in Pretoria .