Senior VFX Supervisor

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work

Health insurance

International projects

Development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior VFX Supervisor to lead the VFX team in Durban, guiding projects from concept to final delivery with artistic integrity and technical excellence.

The role requires expertise across the entire VFX pipeline, strong leadership, and the ability to collaborate with directors, producers, and clients to define visual style and technical approaches. Hybrid work model offered in a prestigious production environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in visual effects supervision or a senior VFX production role.
• Proven experience leading large-scale VFX projects for film or high-end television.
• In-depth knowledge of the entire VFX pipeline, including pre-production, on-set supervision, and post-production.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of all visual effects shots for assigned projects.
• Collaborate with directors and clients to develop the visual style and technical approach for VFX sequences.
• Manage and mentor the VFX team, providing creative direction and ensuring high-quality output.
• Supervise on-set VFX work, liaising with the production crew and ensuring seamless integration of digital elements.
• Troubleshoot complex technical challenges and develop innovative solutions throughout the pipeline.
• Manage budgets and schedules for VFX sequences, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.

Skills

VFX supervision

Leadership

Client-facing

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and creative Senior VFX Supervisor to join their prestigious production house in Durban . This leadership role is critical in guiding the visual effects (VFX) team from conceptualization through to final delivery, ensuring artistic integrity and technical excellence across all projects. You will work closely with directors, producers, and department leads to translate creative visions into stunning visual realities. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of the entire VFX pipeline, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and a proven history of leading complex visual effects campaigns to successful completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of all visual effects shots for assigned projects.


• Collaborate with directors and clients to develop the visual style and technical approach for VFX sequences.


• Manage and mentor the VFX team, providing creative direction and ensuring high-quality output.


• Supervise on-set VFX work, liaising with the production crew and ensuring seamless integration of digital elements.


• Troubleshoot complex technical challenges and develop innovative solutions throughout the pipeline.


• Manage budgets and schedules for VFX sequences, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in visual effects supervision or a senior VFX production role.


• Proven experience leading large-scale VFX projects for film or high-end television.


• In-depth knowledge of the entire VFX pipeline , including pre-production, on-set supervision, and post-production.


• Strong understanding of CG, compositing, simulation, and real-time technologies.


• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.


• Proficiency with industry-standard VFX software and workflows.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.


• Hybrid work environment balancing on-site collaboration with remote flexibility.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.


• Opportunities to work on groundbreaking, internationally acclaimed projects in Durban .


• Generous vacation time and professional development opportunities.