Senior VFX Artist

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Professional growth

Paid time off

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom is seeking a Senior VFX Artist to craft high-end visual effects for diverse projects, collaborating with directors and technical artists to push storytelling through visuals.

You will optimize real-time VFX for multiple platforms and mentor junior artists, shaping the studio's artistic direction with your physics, lighting, and animation expertise. Proficiency in Houdini, Maya, and game engines is essential, with an eye for color theory and performance-aware design.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as a VFX Artist.
• Proficiency in VFX tools (Houdini, Maya, 3ds Max).
• Experience with real-time VFX in Unity/Unreal Engine.
• Solid understanding of physics, lighting, color theory, and animation principles.
• Excellent eye for detail and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, create, and implement high-quality visual effects for projects.
• Collaborate with directors and art leads to realize visual effects that enhance storytelling.
• Optimize VFX assets for performance across platforms while maintaining fidelity.
• Develop and maintain understanding of VFX tools and pipelines.
• Mentor junior VFX artists and contribute to artistic direction.

Skills

VFX artistry

Real-time effects

Mentoring

Tools

Houdini

Maya

3ds Max

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and technically skilled Senior VFX Artist to join their visual effects team in Welkom . You will be instrumental in creating stunning visual effects for a range of projects, ensuring they align with the project's artistic vision and technical requirements. This role involves close collaboration with directors, game designers, and technical artists to deliver breathtaking visual spectacles. If you have a passion for creating visually dynamic and impactful effects, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to memorable entertainment experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, create, and implement high-quality visual effects (VFX) using industry-standard software and engines.
• Collaborate with directors and art leads to conceptualize and realize visual effects that enhance storytelling and gameplay.
• Optimize VFX assets for performance across various platforms while maintaining visual fidelity.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the tools and pipelines used for VFX creation.
• Mentor junior VFX artists and contribute to the overall artistic direction and technical advancement of the team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience as a VFX Artist in the games or film industry.
• Proficiency in VFX creation tools such as Houdini, Maya, 3ds Max, and particle systems.
• Experience with real-time VFX in game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Strong understanding of physics, lighting, color theory, and animation principles as they apply to VFX.
• Excellent artistic eye, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including salary and potential bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment in Welkom .
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Generous paid time off and a supportive work-life balance.