Lead VFX Supervisor

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead VFX Supervisor to guide the visual effects team in Pretoria. You will oversee the artistic and technical execution across major productions, ensuring seamless integration with live-action footage.

This senior role requires a creative problem-solver with deep knowledge of all VFX disciplines, and strong leadership to drive artistic excellence and technical innovation for Gauteng-originated projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in visual effects with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Led VFX on major feature films or high-end TV series.
• Deep understanding of CG, compositing, simulation, matte painting, and motion graphics.
• Proficient in industry-standard VFX software and pipelines.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, planning, and execution of all visual effects for film and television projects.
• Collaborate with directors and producers to define the creative vision and technical requirements for VFX.
• Manage VFX teams, including supervisors, artists, and technicians, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality output.
• Develop and implement VFX workflows, pipelines, and best practices.
• Manage VFX budgets and schedules, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Liaise with external VFX vendors and studios, providing clear direction and feedback.
• Stay current with emerging VFX technologies and evaluate their potential application.

Skills

Leadership

VFX expertise

Budget management

Project management

Communication

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and experienced Lead VFX Supervisor to guide their visual effects team in Pretoria. This senior role is responsible for the overall artistic and technical execution of visual effects across major productions, ensuring seamless integration with live-action footage. You will oversee the VFX pipeline, manage budgets and schedules, and collaborate closely with directors and producers to achieve breathtaking visual results. The ideal candidate is a creative problem-solver with a deep understanding of all aspects of VFX, driving artistic excellence and technical innovation for high-profile projects originating from Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, planning, and execution of all visual effects for film and television projects.
• Collaborate with directors and producers to define the creative vision and technical requirements for VFX.
• Manage VFX teams, including supervisors, artists, and technicians, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality output.
• Develop and implement VFX workflows, pipelines, and best practices.
• Manage VFX budgets and schedules, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Liaise with external VFX vendors and studios, providing clear direction and feedback.
• Stay current with emerging VFX technologies and techniques, and evaluate their potential application.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in the visual effects industry, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Proven experience leading VFX on major feature films or high-end television series.
• Deep understanding of various VFX disciplines, including CG, compositing, simulation, matte painting, and motion graphics.
• Proficiency in industry-standard VFX software and pipeline tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects, budgets, and timelines effectively.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Opportunities to work on groundbreaking visual effects for international productions.