Lead VFX Compositor — Cape Town, Mentor & Innovate

Placements24; Cape Town; Sur place; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Projects on international film/TV

cutting-edge technology and studio"

Health and wellness benefits

Generous vacation

Professional development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a Lead VFX Compositor to spearhead the compositing team in Cape Town. You will guide artists, review shots, and ensure the highest standards of visual quality across projects.

Key duties include mentoring the team, overseeing the full pipeline, collaborating with VFX Supervisors, and delivering complex CG integrates with live-action footage. A strong showreel and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of VFX compositing experience with a lead or senior role.
• Ability to review shots, guide a team, and ensure artistic integrity.
• Strong knowledge of color, lighting, and compositing workflows.
• Proven leadership and mentorship capabilities with a showreel.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Cape Town.

Responsabilités

• Lead and mentor a team of VFX compositors and artists.
• Oversee the full compositing pipeline from setup to final delivery.
• Collaborate with VFX Supervisors and Directors to achieve vision.
• Perform high-level tasks including color grading and matte painting integration.
• Conduct shot reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Develop workflows and implement best practices.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges and optimize processes.
• Manage timelines and resources for the department.
• Ensure consistency in style, color, and lighting across sequences.

Connaissances

Leadership

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Communication

Color theory

Formation

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Outils

Nuke

Python

TCL

Description du poste

Placements24 seeks a Lead VFX Compositor to spearhead the compositing team in Cape Town. You will guide artists, review shots, and ensure the highest standards of visual quality across projects.

Key duties include mentoring the team, overseeing the full pipeline, collaborating with VFX Supervisors, and delivering complex CG integrates with live-action footage. A strong showreel and leadership are essential.