Senior VFX Artist & Compositor — Photoreal Fusion

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract rates

Diverse high-profile projects

Access to cutting-edge tech and tools

Dynamic, inspiring studio in Rusternb?

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, South Africa is seeking a Senior VFX Artist & Compositor to lead high-end visual effects, blending live-action plates with CGI to achieve photoreal results and fit the project’s creative vision.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of VFX/Compositing experience, expert skills in Nuke, After Effects or Fusion, and a strong eye for color, lighting, and camera work; you’ll mentor juniors and optimize workflows under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics, Digital Art, Film or related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong visual storytelling with a compelling compositing portfolio.
• 5-7 years of professional VFX/Compositor experience, preferably in Arts & Entertainment.
• Expert proficiency in Nuke, After Effects or Fusion.
• Solid understanding of 3D, color theory, lighting and camera work.
• Experience with keying, rotoscoping, tracking, and matte painting integration.
• Python scripting is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Execute high-quality visual effects compositing for film, television, and other media projects.
• Integrate CG elements, matte paintings, and other assets with live-action footage.
• Perform color grading, rotoscoping, keying, and tracking to achieve photorealistic results.
• Collaborate with VFX Supervisors, Directors, and artists to realize the creative vision.
• Develop and implement efficient compositing workflows and techniques.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges related to compositing and rendering.
• Mentor and guide junior compositors, providing feedback and support.
• Maintain organization of project files, assets, and versions.
• Stay updated with the latest compositing software, techniques and best practices.
• Ensure final composites meet quality standards and artistic requirements.

Skills

VFX artist

Compositing

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics or related

Tools

Nuke

After Effects

Fusion

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg, South Africa is seeking a Senior VFX Artist & Compositor to lead high-end visual effects, blending live-action plates with CGI to achieve photoreal results and fit the project’s creative vision.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of VFX/Compositing experience, expert skills in Nuke, After Effects or Fusion, and a strong eye for color, lighting, and camera work; you’ll mentor juniors and optimize workflows under tight deadlines.