Lead VFX Artist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Conference attendance in Gauteng

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay seeks an experienced Lead VFX Artist to guide a creative studio, overseeing artistic direction and technical quality of visual effects for major projects. You will lead a team to deliver high-quality assets and ensure seamless integration into final outputs.

The role requires a strong VFX portfolio and expert knowledge of Houdini, Maya, Nuke, or After Effects, with leadership experience. A hybrid work model is offered to balance collaboration and remote work.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading a VFX team in a studio environment.
• Strong portfolio of high-impact visual effects work across projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of VFX artists, providing artistic direction and technical guidance.
• Oversee creation of complex visual effects including particles, simulations, and compositing.
• Develop and maintain efficient VFX workflows and pipelines to ensure timely asset delivery.
• Collaborate with directors and department leads to achieve project goals.
• Ensure technical feasibility and artistic quality of all VFX produced.
• Manage project resources and timelines for the VFX department.

Skills

Lead VFX

Leadership

Houdini

Maya

Nuke

After Effects

Real-time VFX

Particle Systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead VFX Artist to join their creative studio in Richards Bay . This leadership role is critical in driving the technical and artistic quality of visual effects across various projects. You will guide a team of VFX artists, oversee the creation of stunning visual effects, and ensure seamless integration into final outputs. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio of high-impact visual effects work, a deep understanding of VFX pipelines, and excellent leadership qualities. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to major entertainment productions in the KwaZulu-Natal region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of VFX artists , providing artistic direction and technical guidance.
• Oversee the creation of complex visual effects, including particle systems, simulations, and compositional.
• Develop and maintain efficient VFX workflows and pipelines, ensuring timely delivery of assets.
• Collaborate with directors, art directors, and other department leads to achieve project goals.
• Ensure the technical feasibility and artistic quality of all visual effects produced.
• Manage project resources and timelines effectively for the VFX department.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in visual effects artistry, with a significant portion in a lead or supervisory role.
• Expertise in industry-standard VFX software such as Houdini, Maya, Nuke, or After Effects.
• Strong understanding of real-time VFX, particle systems, and physics simulations.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate a creative team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical challenges.
• A strong eye for composition, color, and detail in visual effects.

Benefits

• Competitive executive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work model offering a balance between office collaboration and remote flexibility.
• Opportunity to lead high-profile visual effects projects.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Professional development and attendance at industry conferences in Gauteng .