Senior VFX Artist & Technical Director: Pipelines & Realism
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Job summary
Placements24 in George, Western Cape is seeking a Senior VFX Artist & Technical Director to elevate visual storytelling for high-profile film and TV projects. You will drive innovation in the VFX pipeline and deliver photoreal imagery, bridging artistic creation with technical execution.
Join a world-class team, mentor junior artists, and stay at the cutting edge of VFX technology while delivering stunning shots that integrate seamlessly with live-action footage.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional VFX experience for film or television.
- Strong demo reel showcasing simulation, particle systems, and procedural generation.
- Expertise in Houdini, Maya, Nuke and related simulation packages.
- Proficiency in Python or VEX for tool development and pipeline automation.
- Strong artistic eye with good composition, color and lighting; collaborative mindset.
Responsibilities
- Design, create and implement high-quality VFX including simulations, particles and destruction.
- Develop and optimize VFX pipelines and tools to enhance efficiency and output.
- Collaborate with supervisors and directors to conceptually plan complex sequences.
- Troubleshoot technical challenges within the VFX pipeline and propose solutions.
- Mentor junior artists and stay current with new VFX technologies and techniques.
- Ensure seamless integration of VFX into live-action footage and coordinate with lighting/rendering.
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Job description
Placements24 in George, Western Cape is seeking a Senior VFX Artist & Technical Director to elevate visual storytelling for high-profile film and TV projects. You will drive innovation in the VFX pipeline and deliver photoreal imagery, bridging artistic creation with technical execution.
Join a world-class team, mentor junior artists, and stay at the cutting edge of VFX technology while delivering stunning shots that integrate seamlessly with live-action footage.
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