Senior VFX Artist — Hybrid Work & Growth Opportunities

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Creative studio culture in Klerksdorp

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, is seeking an experienced Senior VFX Artist to design, implement, and optimize visual effects across games and film projects. You will collaborate with art and engineering teams to push visual fidelity while balancing performance.

The role offers a hybrid work model with opportunities for professional growth, mentorship of junior artists, and involvement in visually rich productions in a creative studio.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional VFX experience for games or film.
• Proficient with Houdini, Maya, After Effects, and Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Strong knowledge of particle systems, shaders, and rendering techniques.
• Great eye for timing, detail, and composition in visual effects.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality VFX such as particles, destruction, magic, and env effects.
• Integrate VFX into game/film engines and optimize performance.
• Define and implement VFX style guides with art directors and creatives.
• Mentor junior artists and provide technical feedback.

Skills

VFX artistry

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Performance optimization

Tools

Houdini

Maya

After Effects

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, is seeking an experienced Senior VFX Artist to design, implement, and optimize visual effects across games and film projects. You will collaborate with art and engineering teams to push visual fidelity while balancing performance.

The role offers a hybrid work model with opportunities for professional growth, mentorship of junior artists, and involvement in visually rich productions in a creative studio.