Remote Senior VFX Supervisor — Lead Cinematic Effects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plan

Remote work

Professional development

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior VFX Supervisor for a fully remote animation feature project. You will lead the technical and artistic VFX direction, collaborating with directors, producers, and department leads to realize the film’s visual style.

The role requires 8+ years in VFX for feature films, including 3+ in leadership. Expertise in Houdini, Maya, Nuke, and industry rendering, plus strong mentoring and pipeline management. Remote work from anywhere with occasional travel for key meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in visual effects for feature films, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Strong demo reel/portfolio demonstrating high-quality VFX for animated features.
• Expertise in industry-standard VFX software and pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the development and execution of all visual effects for animated feature films.
• Collaborate with the Director and Producers to define the visual style and technical execution of VFX.
• Oversee the VFX pipeline from pre-visualization to rendering and compositing.
• Provide clear artistic and technical direction to the VFX team and ensure alignment with the film’s vision.
• Manage shot assignments, priorities, and production milestones.
• Troubleshoot complex technical challenges and innovate solutions.
• Review VFX shots and provide constructive feedback for quality control.
• Liaise with animation, modeling, lighting, and editorial to ensure seamless integration.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and technologies in VFX and animation.
• Mentor junior VFX artists and supervisors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Remote collaboration

Project management

Mentoring

Artistic eye

Education

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

Tools

Houdini

Maya

Nuke

RenderMan

Arnold

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior VFX Supervisor for a fully remote animation feature project. You will lead the technical and artistic VFX direction, collaborating with directors, producers, and department leads to realize the film’s visual style.

The role requires 8+ years in VFX for feature films, including 3+ in leadership. Expertise in Houdini, Maya, Nuke, and industry rendering, plus strong mentoring and pipeline management. Remote work from anywhere with occasional travel for key meetings.