Remote Lead VFX Supervisor - Cinematic Mastery

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, is seeking a Lead Visual Effects (VFX) Supervisor to oversee the VFX pipeline for feature films, TV, and high-end commercials. The role leads a team of artists, guiding quality and creative execution from concept to delivery, while collaborating with directors and producers to realize the VFX vision.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in VFX, with 3+ in leadership, strong portfolios, and expert knowledge of Maya/Houdini, Nuke/AE, and Arnold/V-Ray.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics, Fine Arts, Film, or related field.
• 10+ years in VFX with at least 3 in a supervisory role.
• Strong portfolio supervising complex VFX for film/TV.
• Proficiency with Maya, Houdini, 3ds Max; Nuke/AE; Arnold/V-Ray.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Excellent understanding of the VFX pipeline.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and schedules.
• Experience on deadline-driven high-stakes projects.
• Passion for visual storytelling, Pretoria-based.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide a team of VFX artists across all disciplines.
• Collaborate with directors and producers to define the VFX vision.
• Develop and implement efficient VFX workflows and pipelines.
• Oversee the technical and artistic quality of all VFX shots from conception to delivery.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges and provide creative solutions.
• Manage VFX budgets and schedules, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Communicate progress with clients and address feedback.
• Stay updated with the latest VFX technologies and trends.
• Review work in progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Ensure seamless integration of VFX into live-action footage.

Skills

VFX Leadership

Team Management

Creative Direction

Client Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics, Fine Arts, Film, or related field

Tools

Maya

Houdini

3ds Max

Nuke

After Effects

Arnold

V-Ray

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, is seeking a Lead Visual Effects (VFX) Supervisor to oversee the VFX pipeline for feature films, TV, and high-end commercials. The role leads a team of artists, guiding quality and creative execution from concept to delivery, while collaborating with directors and producers to realize the VFX vision.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in VFX, with 3+ in leadership, strong portfolios, and expert knowledge of Maya/Houdini, Nuke/AE, and Arnold/V-Ray.