Lead VFX Artist - Hybrid, Feature Film Mastery

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a Lead Visual Effects Artist to guide a talented VFX team, translating directorial vision into breathtaking on‑screen magic. The role blends on‑site collaboration with remote flexibility within a hybrid model.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in VFX, 3+ years in lead roles, a strong feature-film portfolio, and mastery of Maya, Houdini, Nuke and After Effects, paired with proven leadership and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in VFX with at least 3 years in lead or supervisory roles.
• Proven feature film VFX portfolio.
• Proficiency in Maya, Houdini, Nuke and After Effects.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of VFX artists, providing artistic direction and technical guidance.
• Oversee creation and integration of VFX elements for feature films, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Collaborate with Directors, Art Directors and department heads to realize the creative vision.
• Develop and implement efficient workflows and pipelines for VFX production.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical and artistic challenges during production.
• Conduct reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Manage project timelines and resource allocation within the VFX department.
• Stay updated with latest VFX technologies, software, and industry trends.
• Contribute to artistic development and conceptualization of visual effects.
• Ensure final output aligns with aesthetic and storytelling goals.

Skills

VFX leadership

Team management

Collaboration

Problem solving

Creative direction

Maya

Houdini

Nuke

After Effects

Tools

Maya

Houdini

Nuke

After Effects

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a Lead Visual Effects Artist to guide a talented VFX team, translating directorial vision into breathtaking on‑screen magic. The role blends on‑site collaboration with remote flexibility within a hybrid model.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in VFX, 3+ years in lead roles, a strong feature-film portfolio, and mastery of Maya, Houdini, Nuke and After Effects, paired with proven leadership and cross‑functional collaboration.