Senior VFX Artist - Compositing Lead (Hybrid)

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 450.000 - 800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Hybrid work model

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior VFX Artist specializing in digital compositing for our Mossel Bay studio. You will seamlessly integrate CGI, live-action footage, and mattes, ensuring photorealistic results through advanced tracking, keying, and color grading.

You will mentor juniors while collaborating with directors and CG supervisors on high-profile projects. The role combines in-office collaboration with some remote work, offering opportunities for growth in a dynamic, award-winning

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in VFX compositing for film or television.
• Portfolio showcasing high-quality compositing work across various project types.
• Expert proficiency in Nuke, Fusion, or After Effects.
• Solid understanding of color theory, lighting, lens characteristics, and photographic principles.
• Experience with 2D and 3D compositing workflows and motion tracking.

Aufgaben

• Perform complex digital compositing tasks, blending CGI, matte paintings, and live-action elements.
• Color correct and balance shots for photorealism and consistency.
• Implement motion tracking, rotoscoping, and keying techniques effectively.
• Collaborate with CG supervisors, look development artists, and other VFX staff.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges in compositing.
• Ensure shot quality aligns with project specs and directorial intent.
• Stay updated with latest VFX software and techniques.
• Mentor junior compositors and contribute to shot reviews.

Kenntnisse

Digital compositing

Color theory

Photographic lighting

2D/3D workflows

Motion tracking

Rotoscoping

Keying

Matte generation

Strong communication

Tools

Nuke

Fusion

After Effects

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior VFX Artist specializing in digital compositing for our Mossel Bay studio. You will seamlessly integrate CGI, live-action footage, and mattes, ensuring photorealistic results through advanced tracking, keying, and color grading.

You will mentor juniors while collaborating with directors and CG supervisors on high-profile projects. The role combines in-office collaboration with some remote work, offering opportunities for growth in a dynamic, award-winning