Lead VFX Artist — Guide Photoreal & Stylized Effects

Placements24; Gauteng; Presencial; ZAR 600.000 - 1.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Latest hardware & software

Career growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Tembisa, Gauteng, is seeking a Lead VFX Artist to head the studio's visual effects department. You will guide a team of artists, drive artistic direction, and ensure technical excellence across films, commercials, and VR projects.

You will mentor junior artists, develop complex VFX sequences from concept to delivery, manage the pipeline, and collaborate with directors to realize bold visions using Maya, Houdini, Nuke, and other tools.

Formación

• Extensive professional experience as a VFX artist with leadership in a similar role.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and inspire a team of VFX artists, providing clear artistic direction and technical guidance.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Team management

Maya

Houdini

Cinema 4D

Nuke

After Effects

V-Ray/Arnold

3D modeling

Texturing

Python scripting

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics or related field

Herramientas

Maya

Houdini

Cinema 4D

Nuke

After Effects

V-Ray

Arnold

Python scripting

MEL scripting

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Tembisa, Gauteng, is seeking a Lead VFX Artist to head the studio's visual effects department. You will guide a team of artists, drive artistic direction, and ensure technical excellence across films, commercials, and VR projects.

You will mentor junior artists, develop complex VFX sequences from concept to delivery, manage the pipeline, and collaborate with directors to realize bold visions using Maya, Houdini, Nuke, and other tools.