Senior VFX Pipeline Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, seeks a Senior Technical Director (VFX) to bridge creative vision and technical execution on high-profile film/TV projects. You will design and implement pipelines, tools, and workflows that empower artists and ensure robust rendering and asset integrity.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in TD or pipeline roles, strong Python and C++, and deep knowledge of Maya, Houdini, and Nuke. Join a leading studio shaping the VFX landscape in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science or a related field.
• At least 7 years in TD or pipeline development within VFX.
• Strong programming skills in Python; MEL, C++ or similar languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize VFX pipelines and tools.
• Collaborate with artists and supervisors to translate needs into technical solutions.
• Create automated tools to reduce repetitive tasks.
• Troubleshoot and maintain production pipelines and render systems.
• Stay updated with new VFX tech and software.
• Provide training and technical mentorship to artists.

Skills

Python

MEL

C++

VFX pipelines

Rendering concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Maya

Houdini

Nuke

Arnold

RenderMan

Job description

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, seeks a Senior Technical Director (VFX) to bridge creative vision and technical execution on high-profile film/TV projects. You will design and implement pipelines, tools, and workflows that empower artists and ensure robust rendering and asset integrity.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in TD or pipeline roles, strong Python and C++, and deep knowledge of Maya, Houdini, and Nuke. Join a leading studio shaping the VFX landscape in South Africa.