Lead VFX Artist

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Groundbreaking projects

Top facilities

Health & retirement

Creative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, South Africa, seeks a visionary Lead VFX Artist to guide a team of artists from concept to final compositing. You will shape the visual language of our projects, balancing artistic innovation with technical feasibility.

Lead the design, implementation and optimization of all VFX, collaborate with directors and supervisors, and ensure timely delivery of assets. A strong portfolio and leadership in film or games are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a VFX Artist with lead/supervisory role.
• Strong portfolio of VFX work for film or games.
• Proficiency with Houdini, Maya, After Effects and Nuke.
• Deep knowledge of particle systems, simulations, compositing and rendering.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the VFX team with creative and technical guidance.
• Oversee design and implementation of all VFX assets.
• Collaborate with directors and supervisors to achieve the visual look.
• Develop VFX techniques and workflows to improve efficiency.
• Ensure timely delivery of VFX assets, managing schedules.
• Stay current with advancements in VFX technology.

Skills

VFX Leadership

Portfolio

Communication

Team Management

Problem Solving

Tools

Houdini

Maya

After Effects

Nuke

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary and technically adept Lead VFX Artist to join their prestigious production house in Upington . This role is critical in defining and executing stunning visual effects that enhance the cinematic quality and storytelling of our projects. You will lead a team of VFX artists, overseeing the creation of all visual effects, from conceptualization to final compositing. The ideal candidate possesses a strong artistic sensibility, mastery of visual effects software and techniques, and excellent leadership skills, capable of inspiring a team to deliver breathtaking visual experiences that captivate audiences and meet the highest industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the VFX team , providing creative direction and technical guidance.
• Oversee the design and implementation of all visual effects, ensuring artistic quality and technical feasibility.
• Collaborate with directors, art directors, and supervisors to achieve the desired visual look.
• Develop and refine VFX techniques and workflows to improve efficiency and quality.
• Ensure timely delivery of all VFX assets, managing schedules and resources effectively.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in VFX technology and software.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a VFX Artist , with significant experience in a lead or supervisory role.
• Strong portfolio showcasing high-quality visual effects work for film or games.
• Proficiency with industry-standard VFX software (e.g., Houdini, Maya, After Effects, Nuke).
• Deep understanding of particle systems, simulations, compositing, and rendering.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced production environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to work on visually spectacular and groundbreaking projects.
• State-of-the-art technology and facilities.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• A creative and collaborative work environment fostering artistic innovation.