Senior VFX Artist & Technical Director

Placements24; Vereeniging; In loco; ZAR 600.000 - 1.200.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Medical and dental coverage

Bonus structure

Professional growth

Cutting-edge technology

Vibrant studio culture in Vereeniging

Paid vacation

Retirement planning assistance

Regular team events

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking a Senior VFX Artist & Technical Director to elevate real-time visuals for our AAA-inspired interactive projects. You will design, implement, and optimize cinematic VFX, ensuring performance across target hardware.

You will lead a small team, mentor junior artists, collaborate with art directors and engineers, and push the tech frontier with Maya, Houdini, Unreal Engine/Unity, and the Substance suite.

Competenze

• 6+ years in VFX artistry and technical direction for games or real-time sims.
• Expertise in explosions, magic, fire, smoke, and atmospheric effects.
• Proficiency in Maya, 3ds Max, Houdini, Substance.
• Knowledge of Unreal Engine or Unity; shader creation & particle editors.
• Strong rendering knowledge, optimization, and profiling.
• Excellent problem-solving and ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Strong portfolio showcasing real-time VFX talent.
• Excellent communication and teamwork; ability to explain technical concepts.
• Bachelor's degree in CG, Fine Arts, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Mansioni

• Conceptualize and implement real-time VFX for characters, environments, and gameplay events.
• Collaborate with art directors, designers, and engineers to align VFX with vision and tech.
• Develop and optimize particle systems, shaders, and post-processing for AAA quality.
• Troubleshoot VFX implementation and performance issues in the game engine.
• Create and manage a library of reusable VFX assets and tools.
• Stay current with industry-leading VFX techniques and engine capabilities.
• Mentor junior VFX artists on artistic and technical challenges.
• Contribute to the VFX pipeline development for creation and integration.
• Ensure VFX are performant across target hardware.

Conoscenze

VFX artistry

Technical direction

Portfolio development

Real-time rendering

Problem solving

Communication

Mentoring

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics or related field

Strumenti

Maya

3ds Max

Houdini

Substance Suite

Unreal Engine

Unity

Shader creation

Particle systems

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a premier entertainment studio based in Vereeniging , is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Senior VFX Artist & Technical Director to elevate the visual spectacle of their cutting-edge projects. This role is crucial in driving the creation of breathtaking visual effects that will define the look and feel of our flagship interactive experiences. You will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and implementing high-fidelity visual effects, ensuring technical feasibility and performance optimization within the game engine. The successful candidate will possess a strong artistic eye, a deep understanding of real-time rendering techniques, and a proven ability to push the boundaries of what's possible in interactive visual effects. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a talented team in the heart of Gauteng and contribute to visually stunning productions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and execute stunning real-time visual effects (VFX) for characters, environments, and gameplay events.
• Collaborate closely with art directors, level designers, and engineers to ensure VFX align with the game's artistic vision and technical requirements.
• Develop and optimize complex particle systems, shaders, and post-processing effects to achieve AAA visual quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to VFX implementation and performance within the game engine.
• Create and manage a library of reusable VFX assets and tools to improve workflow efficiency.
• Stay current with industry-leading VFX techniques, software, and engine capabilities.
• Mentor junior VFX artists, providing guidance on artistic and technical challenges.
• Contribute to the technical pipeline development for VFX creation and integration.
• Ensure all VFX are performant and optimized for target hardware.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in VFX artistry and technical direction for games or real-time simulations.
• Demonstrated expertise in creating a wide range of visual effects, including explosions, magic, fire, smoke, and atmospheric phenomena.
• Proficiency in industry-standard DCC tools such as Maya, 3ds Max, Houdini, and substance suite.
• Advanced knowledge of real-time engines like Unreal Engine or Unity, including shader creation and particle system editors.
• Strong understanding of rendering pipelines, optimization techniques, and performance profiling.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional artistic talent and technical proficiency in real-time VFX.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, a generous bonus structure, and significant opportunities for professional growth within a leading entertainment company.
• Employees enjoy access to cutting-edge technology, a vibrant studio culture in Vereeniging , and opportunities to work on world-class interactive entertainment.
• We also provide paid vacation, retirement planning assistance, and regular team social events.