Senior VFX Artist & Technical Director — Creative Tech Lead

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract rate

Rustenburg facility

Cutting-edge technology

Professional growth

Team-building events

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior VFX Artist & Technical Director to lead and execute high-end visual effects for film and TV in our Rustenburg studio. You will drive complex simulations, mentor juniors, and ensure seamless integration with live-action footage.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in VFX, strong portfolios, and expertise in Houdini, Maya, Arnold/VRay/Redshift, plus Python/MEL tooling. Join a team pushing technical and artistic boundaries with cutting-edge tech.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of studio VFX experience with a strong portfolio.
• Advanced proficiency in Houdini, Maya, 3ds Max.
• Extensive experience with Arnold, V-Ray or Redshift.
• Scripting in Python or MEL for tool development.
• Excellent artistic eye for composition, lighting and detail.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and execute high-quality visual effects shots for film, television, and other media.
• Develop and implement complex particle systems, simulations, and procedural effects.
• Collaborate closely with directors, supervisors, and art department to achieve visual outcomes.
• Troubleshoot and optimize VFX pipelines and workflows.
• Mentor and guide junior VFX artists, fostering collaboration and learning.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and techniques in VFX.
• Ensure all VFX elements integrate seamlessly into live-action footage.
• Participate in client reviews and provide technical and artistic insights.
• Maintain consistent quality and artistic direction across shots and sequences.

Skills

Artistic eye

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Houdini

Maya

3ds Max

Arnold

V-Ray

Redshift

Nuke

After Effects

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior VFX Artist & Technical Director to lead and execute high-end visual effects for film and TV in our Rustenburg studio. You will drive complex simulations, mentor juniors, and ensure seamless integration with live-action footage.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in VFX, strong portfolios, and expertise in Houdini, Maya, Arnold/VRay/Redshift, plus Python/MEL tooling. Join a team pushing technical and artistic boundaries with cutting-edge tech.