Remote Lead VFX Supervisor - Drive Blockbuster Visuals

Placements24; South Africa; A distancia; ZAR 1.500.000 - 2.100.000; Jornada completa

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Remote-first

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Lead VFX Supervisor for a remote-first role serving blockbuster films and high-end TV. You will guide complex visual effects sequences from concept to delivery, coordinating with directors, producers, and in-house artists from a home office in South Africa.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical depth, and creative storytelling to maintain a world-class standard. The position requires guiding large-scale, geographically dispersed teams and staying ahead of industry

Formación

• Minimum 12 years in VFX with 5+ years in supervisor roles.
• Experience across CG, compositing, simulation, and matte painting.
• Proven ability to lead large, distributed teams.
• Strong understanding of film pipelines and workflows.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee all aspects of VFX production to match director vision and project requirements.
• Collaborate with directors, producers, and department heads to define VFX approach and scope.
• Break down shots, plan VFX sequences, and allocate tasks to the VFX team.
• Provide feedback on modeling, animation, lighting, and compositing.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges and devise innovative solutions for VFX problems.
• Ensure seamless integration of VFX elements into live-action footage.
• Manage client reviews, progress updates, and schedule adherence.
• Mentor and guide junior VFX artists and supervisors.
• Stay current with emerging VFX technologies and techniques.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Storytelling

Communication

Project management

Remote collaboration

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Lead VFX Supervisor for a remote-first role serving blockbuster films and high-end TV. You will guide complex visual effects sequences from concept to delivery, coordinating with directors, producers, and in-house artists from a home office in South Africa.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical depth, and creative storytelling to maintain a world-class standard. The position requires guiding large-scale, geographically dispersed teams and staying ahead of industry