Senior VFX Artist - Digital Compositing

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading salary

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Cutting-edge software

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior VFX Artist specializing in digital compositing to join our Kimberley team. You will integrate CGI, live-action, and matte paintings to deliver photorealistic shots, ensuring color accuracy and cohesive lighting across projects in the Arts & Entertainment sector.

The role requires a strong portfolio and at least 7 years of experience, with mentoring responsibilities and collaboration with the VFX supervisor to achieve spectacular results.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in VFX compositing.
• Strong portfolio showcasing complex shots.
• Proficiency in industry-standard compositing software and color workflows.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality digital compositing for film, television, or game projects.
• Integrate CGI elements, live-action footage, and matte paintings seamlessly.
• Color correct and match elements to ensure realism and consistency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve compositing and rendering challenges.
• Mentor junior compositors and contribute to developing workflows.

Skills

VFX compositing

Nuke

Color theory

Lighting principles

Camera work

Mentoring

Tools

Nuke

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior VFX Artist specializing in digital compositing to join their creative team in Kimberley . This role is integral to creating seamless and visually stunning special effects for a range of projects within the Arts & Entertainment industry. You will be responsible for integrating various visual elements into final shots, ensuring photorealism and artistic integrity, while collaborating closely with the visual effects supervisor and other artists to achieve breathtaking results.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality digital compositing for film, television, or game projects.
• Integrate CGI elements, live-action footage, and matte paintings seamlessly.
• Color correct and match various elements to ensure visual consistency and realism.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges related to compositing and rendering.
• Mentor junior compositors and contribute to the development of compositing techniques and workflows.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in VFX compositing, with a strong portfolio showcasing complex shots.
• Expert proficiency in industry-standard compositing software such as Nuke.
• Solid understanding of color theory, lighting, and camera principles.
• Experience with 3D integration and matte painting is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with a keen artistic eye for the Kimberley studio environment.

Benefits

• An industry-leading salary package.
• Opportunity to work on visually spectacular projects within the Arts & Entertainment field.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Access to cutting-edge VFX software and hardware.
• A collaborative and inspiring work environment fostering artistic and technical growth.