Remote Senior VFX Artist – Photorealistic Compositing Lead

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Fully remote work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development & events

Access to cutting-edge VFX software

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior VFX Artist for a fully remote position working on high-profile feature films. You will craft photorealistic visual effects, including environments, creatures, and destruction, collaborating with VFX Supervisors and Directors to realize the creative vision.

The role requires mastery of Nuke and a major 3D package (Maya, Houdini, or 3ds Max), strong color theory, lighting, and renderers such as V-Ray/Arnold/Redshift, plus Python scripting.

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of professional VFX experience in feature films.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating compositing, 3D, and simulation.
• Expert in Nuke and at least one major 3D package.

Aufgaben

• Create high-quality visual effects for feature films, including environments, creatures, destruction, and magical elements.
• Work closely with VFX Supervisors and Directors to execute the creative vision for shots.
• Mastery of compositing techniques using industry-standard software like Nuke.
• Develop and execute complex 3D scenes, lighting, texturing, and rendering for VFX elements.
• Implement and refine simulations for elements such as fire, smoke, water, and cloth.
• Integrate CG elements seamlessly with live-action footage.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges and provide innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with other artists including modelers, lighters, and animators.

Kenntnisse

Compositing

3D Rendering

Simulation

Photorealism

Python scripting

Tools

Nuke

Maya

Houdini

3ds Max

V-Ray

Arnold

Redshift

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior VFX Artist for a fully remote position working on high-profile feature films. You will craft photorealistic visual effects, including environments, creatures, and destruction, collaborating with VFX Supervisors and Directors to realize the creative vision.

The role requires mastery of Nuke and a major 3D package (Maya, Houdini, or 3ds Max), strong color theory, lighting, and renderers such as V-Ray/Arnold/Redshift, plus Python scripting.