Senior VFX Lead - Shape Epic Visuals & Mentor Team

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Career advancement

Cutting-edge technology access

Supportive work atmosphere

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead VFX Artist to oversee critical projects from the Tembisa studio in Gauteng. You will guide a team of artists, setting visual direction and ensuring technically sound production of complex VFX sequences.

The role requires strong leadership, deep software expertise (Maya, Houdini, Nuke, After Effects) and a portfolio of film/TV/game VFX. Collaboration with directors and peers is essential to deliver narrative-driven visuals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in VFX artistry with at least 2 years in a lead role.
• Portfolio showing photorealistic or stylized VFX for film, TV, or games.
• Strong understanding of lighting, color theory, and composition.
• Proven leadership and ability to mentor artists.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of VFX artists, providing artistic direction and technical guidance throughout the production pipeline.
• Develop and implement the overall visual style and technical approach for VFX sequences.
• Oversee the creation of high-quality visual effects, including simulations, compositing, and particle effects.
• Collaborate with directors, art directors, and other department leads to ensure creative vision alignment.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and artist workloads effectively.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges and provide solutions to ensure seamless production flow.
• Review and approve work from team members, providing constructive feedback.
• Stay updated on the latest trends, tools, and techniques in visual effects technology and artistry.

Skills

VFX leadership

Team mentorship

Cinematography & composition

Communication

Tools

Maya

Houdini

Blender

Nuke

After Effects

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead VFX Artist to oversee critical projects from the Tembisa studio in Gauteng. You will guide a team of artists, setting visual direction and ensuring technically sound production of complex VFX sequences.

The role requires strong leadership, deep software expertise (Maya, Houdini, Nuke, After Effects) and a portfolio of film/TV/game VFX. Collaboration with directors and peers is essential to deliver narrative-driven visuals.