Lead VFX Artist — Hybrid Work & High-Impact Projects
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Job summary
Placements24 is seeking a Lead VFX Artist in Richards Bay to guide a team of artists, shaping the artistic and technical quality of visual effects across projects. You will oversee complex VFX creation and ensure smooth integration into final outputs.
The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio, deep VFX pipeline knowledge, and proven leadership abilities. The role offers a hybrid work model and opportunities to lead high-profile productions in KwaZulu-Natal.
Qualifications
- Proven experience leading VFX teams and projects.
- Strong portfolio of high-impact VFX work across film/TV/advertising.
- Deep understanding of VFX pipelines, real-time effects and asset integration.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of VFX artists, providing artistic direction and technical guidance.
- Oversee creation of complex visual effects including particle systems and simulations.
- Develop and maintain efficient VFX workflows and pipelines for timely asset delivery.
- Collaborate with directors and department leads to meet project goals.
- Ensure technical feasibility and high artistic quality of produced VFX.
- Manage resources and timelines for the VFX department.
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Job description
Placements24 is seeking a Lead VFX Artist in Richards Bay to guide a team of artists, shaping the artistic and technical quality of visual effects across projects. You will oversee complex VFX creation and ensure smooth integration into final outputs.
The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio, deep VFX pipeline knowledge, and proven leadership abilities. The role offers a hybrid work model and opportunities to lead high-profile productions in KwaZulu-Natal.
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