Remote Senior VFX Supervisor — Feature Films

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading salary

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings plan

Training budget for conferences and up

Job summary

Placements24 is shaping a groundbreaking animation studio role for a Senior VFX Supervisor. This fully remote position guides the visual effects pipeline for major feature films, overseeing a remote team of VFX artists and collaborating with directors and producers to translate artistic vision into on-screen reality.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and vendor relationships while mentoring teams, breaking down complex shots, and staying ahead of VFX technologies in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a VFX Supervisor or senior VFX artist on high-profile feature films.
• Deep understanding of the entire VFX pipeline from modeling to compositing and simulation.
• Proficiency with Maya, Houdini, Nuke and RenderMan; strong scheduling/budget skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct creation of all visual effects for feature films, aligning with the director's vision.
• Define VFX strategy with directors/ producers and create execution plans.
• Mentor on-site and remote VFX teams; provide direction and technical guidance.
• Break down shots, distribute work efficiently, and liaise with external vendors.
• Monitor budgets/schedules; identify risks and ensure timely delivery.
• Review dailies and provide constructive feedback to artists.
• Stay updated on VFX tech trends and advocate adoption when appropriate.
• Participate in client reviews and present VFX concepts and progress.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Budget management

Remote collaboration

Education

Degree in Computer Graphics or related field

Tools

Maya

Houdini

Nuke

RenderMan

Job description

Placements24 is shaping a groundbreaking animation studio role for a Senior VFX Supervisor. This fully remote position guides the visual effects pipeline for major feature films, overseeing a remote team of VFX artists and collaborating with directors and producers to translate artistic vision into on-screen reality.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and vendor relationships while mentoring teams, breaking down complex shots, and staying ahead of VFX technologies in a collaborative,