Remote Lead VFX TD: Pipelines & Tools

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Remote work

Prestigious projects

Global collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Remote VFX Technical Director for a fully remote role with an acclaimed international studio specialized in high-end visual effects for film and TV. You will lead a team of TDs and artists, architecting pipelines from concept to delivery and ensuring integration across renderers and platforms.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in VFX direction, deep knowledge of FX simulation, rendering, and compositing, and strong leadership for remote collaboration on major global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in CS/Engineering/FA or related field.
• 8+ years in VFX technical direction with leadership experience.
• Proficiency in Maya or Houdini and renderers (Arnold, V-Ray, Redshift).
• Strong programming in Python, C++, MEL, and VEX.
• Deep knowledge of FX simulation software (Houdini, Maya FX) and compositing (Nuke).
• Experience with render management systems and asset delivery pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize VFX pipelines, tools, and scripts.
• Lead and mentor a team of VFX TDs and artists.
• Collaborate with VFX Supervisors and Art Directors to meet technical requirements.
• Develop complex FX simulations (fluids, fire, smoke, destruction, particles).
• Troubleshoot pipeline issues and implement robust solutions.
• Write custom scripts and shaders to improve workflow efficiency.
• Ensure asset integration across renderers and platforms.
• Stay updated on emerging VFX technologies and real-time rendering.
• Conduct technical reviews and provide feedback on artist work.
• Manage asset delivery and integration for diverse renderers and platforms.

Skills

Python

C++

MEL

VEX

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Fine Arts, or related field

Tools

Maya

Houdini

Arnold

V-Ray

Redshift

Nuke

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Remote VFX Technical Director for a fully remote role with an acclaimed international studio specialized in high-end visual effects for film and TV. You will lead a team of TDs and artists, architecting pipelines from concept to delivery and ensuring integration across renderers and platforms.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in VFX direction, deep knowledge of FX simulation, rendering, and compositing, and strong leadership for remote collaboration on major global