Remote VFX Supervisor — Lead Film & TV

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Career advancement opportunities

Access to cutting-edge technology

Remote work from anywhere near Upingtе

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a fully remote Visual Effects (VFX) Supervisor to lead the artistic and technical direction of VFX for high-end film and television projects. The role requires guiding distributed teams, collaborating with directors and clients, and ensuring seamless integration of VFX within narratives.

The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio across the VFX pipeline, expert knowledge of Maya, Houdini, Nuke, RenderMan and V-Ray, and excellent communication skills to manage expectations

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a VFX Supervisor or Lead in feature film or high-end TV.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating artistic and technical skills across VFX disciplines.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Graphics, Film Production, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee artistic and technical direction of VFX sequences for film and TV.
• Collaborate with directors, producers, and clients to translate vision into VFX.
• Manage and mentor remote VFX teams, fostering collaboration and productivity.
• Lead pre-production planning including previz and technical planning for VFX shots.
• Ensure quality and artistic integrity of all visual effects work.
• Monitor progress, identify issues, and implement solutions.
• Communicate with editors and sound to integrate VFX seamlessly.
• Evaluate new technologies and workflows to enhance production.
• Manage VFX budgets and schedules to deliver on time and scope.

Skills

VFX supervision

Remote team leadership

Communication

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Graphics/Film

Tools

Maya

Houdini

Nuke

RenderMan

V-Ray

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a fully remote Visual Effects (VFX) Supervisor to lead the artistic and technical direction of VFX for high-end film and television projects. The role requires guiding distributed teams, collaborating with directors and clients, and ensuring seamless integration of VFX within narratives.

The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio across the VFX pipeline, expert knowledge of Maya, Houdini, Nuke, RenderMan and V-Ray, and excellent communication skills to manage expectations