Remote VFX Artist: Create Stunning Digital Effects

Placements24

Rustenburg

Hybrid

ZAR 790,000 - 1,186,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Flexible schedule

Creative projects

Remote-first culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Visual Effects (VFX) Artist for a fully remote role. You will create striking effects for a range of arts and entertainment projects and collaborate with directors to achieve the intended look.

The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio and expertise in Houdini, Maya, Blender, Cinema 4D, Nuke, and After Effects. This remote-first role rewards independence, creativity, and timely delivery of high-quality visuals.

Qualifications

Proven experience as a VFX Artist with a strong portfolio.
Proficient in Houdini, Maya, Blender, Cinema 4D, and compositing tools.
Strong understanding of physics, motion, and visual storytelling.
Ability to work remotely with good time management.
Degree in relevant field preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Create high-quality VFX including explosions, fire, smoke, magic, and environment effects.
Collaborate with directors and artists to match visual style and narrative intent.
Use software to generate, composite, and render VFX elements.
Optimize assets for real-time engines or post-production pipelines.
Meet project timelines and budgets, delivering quality efficiently.
Stay updated on VFX trends and share ideas for concepts.
Ensure consistency and quality across all assets.