Remote VFX Supervisor for Feature Films

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 2,493,000 - 4,154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote VFX Supervisor to lead technical and artistic teams worldwide. You will translate creative visions into stunning visual effects while managing budgets and schedules, from your home office.

The role requires deep knowledge of the full VFX pipeline, strong leadership, and excellent communication with directors and clients. This is a fully remote senior leadership position with global collaboration opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in visual effects industry with leadership on feature films.
• Experience managing remote teams and distributed workflows.
• Strong understanding of VFX pipeline from pre-pro to comp.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end VFX sequences for feature films with top quality.
• Collaborate with directors/producers pre-production for strategies and budgets.
• Lead and mentor remote VFX teams with clear direction and feedback.
• Manage client and director communications and progress updates.
• Review and approve all VFX shots for technical accuracy and cohesion.
• Develop and implement efficient pipelines to optimize production.
• Coordinate with editorial, color grading, and sound design for cohesion.
• Stay updated on emerging VFX tech and methods for project applicability.
• Manage shot budgets and ensure timely delivery of all VFX elements.

Skills

VFX leadership

Remote team mgmt

VFX pipeline knowledge

Communication

Budget & scheduling

Artistic & technical excellence

Pre-production planning

Director/client liaison

Tools

Maya

Houdini

Nuke

Pipelines & workflows

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote VFX Supervisor to lead technical and artistic teams worldwide. You will translate creative visions into stunning visual effects while managing budgets and schedules, from your home office.

The role requires deep knowledge of the full VFX pipeline, strong leadership, and excellent communication with directors and clients. This is a fully remote senior leadership position with global collaboration opportunities.