Lead VFX Supervisor - Feature Film (Bloemfontein)

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

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a Senior VFX Supervisor to lead the visual effects department for an upcoming feature film. The role requires guiding the VFX pipeline from pre-visualization through on-set supervision to post-production and final delivery, ensuring the artistic integrity of the project.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record managing complex VFX workloads, excellent client-facing skills, and the ability to lead large teams under tight deadlines in a

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a VFX Supervisor on feature films.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with budget responsibility.
• Proven ability to supervise on-set VFX and coordinate with director and live-action crew.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire visual effects pipeline for the feature film, ensuring creative excellence and technical accuracy.
• Collaborate with the Director, Producers, and Cinematographer to develop and implement the VFX strategy.
• Lead and manage the on-set VFX supervision team, ensuring seamless capture of necessary elements.
• Liaise with external VFX vendors, managing schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Provide technical and artistic guidance to the internal VFX team and external artists.
• Review and approve all VFX shots, ensuring they meet the highest quality standards and artistic vision.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges and provide innovative solutions throughout the production process.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in VFX technology and techniques.
• Contribute to bidding and planning for VFX sequences in Bloemfontein.

Skills

VFX supervision

Team leadership

Budget management

On-set supervision

Client-facing communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Main VFX software

Pipeline tools

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a Senior VFX Supervisor to lead the visual effects department for an upcoming feature film. The role requires guiding the VFX pipeline from pre-visualization through on-set supervision to post-production and final delivery, ensuring the artistic integrity of the project.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record managing complex VFX workloads, excellent client-facing skills, and the ability to lead large teams under tight deadlines in a