Senior VFX Artist — Remote for High-Profile Film and TV

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual salary and bonuses

Fully remote work arrangement

Access to advanced software licenses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior VFX Artist to join a fully remote studio. You will create breathtaking visual effects for feature films and TV, collaborating with the VFX supervisor to realize the director’s vision from your home studio.

The role demands expertise in Houdini, Maya, Nuke, and After Effects, as well as strong knowledge of particle systems, simulations, and rendering techniques. Remote collaboration is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of professional experience as a VFX Artist in film or television.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in visual effects.
• Proficiency in Houdini, Maya, Nuke and After Effects.
• In-depth knowledge of particle systems, physics-based simulations and rendering techniques.
• Strong artistic eye for detail, composition, color, and motion.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work remotely with a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute complex visual effects sequences, including explosions, magic, environmental effects, and character enhancements.
• Collaborate with the VFX Supervisor and Directors to achieve artistic and technical goals for shots.
• Work with 3D models, textures, and animations to integrate effects into live-action footage.
• Utilize software and techniques, including particle systems, simulations and compositing.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges and optimize workflows for efficiency and quality.

Skills

VFX artistry

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Artistic eye

Tools

Houdini

Maya

Nuke

After Effects

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior VFX Artist to join a fully remote studio. You will create breathtaking visual effects for feature films and TV, collaborating with the VFX supervisor to realize the director’s vision from your home studio.

The role demands expertise in Houdini, Maya, Nuke, and After Effects, as well as strong knowledge of particle systems, simulations, and rendering techniques. Remote collaboration is essential for success.