Senior VFX Supervisor - Hybrid Role, Lead Creative Team

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical insurance

retirement savings plans

generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, is seeking an accomplished Senior Visual Effects Supervisor to lead the creative and technical execution for major productions. You will oversee the VFX pipeline from concept through pre-visualization to final compositing, guiding a team of artists to deliver marketplace-leading visuals.

The role blends studio collaboration with remote work for select tasks, requires a deep command of Maya, Houdini, Nuke, After Effects and Unreal Engine, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Graphics, Fine Arts, Film Production, or related field
• 10+ years in visual effects production with at least 5 years in supervisory/lead roles
• Proven track record delivering high-quality VFX for feature films/TV/major commercials
• Expertise in VFX software/workflows: Maya, Houdini, Nuke, After Effects, Unreal Engine
• Strong 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering and compositing knowledge
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and team management
• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and schedules
• Strong artistic eye and storytelling through VFX

Responsibilities

• Oversee the VFX pipeline from pre-production through post-production
• Collaborate with directors, producers, and department heads to define creative vision
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of VFX artists
• Develop and implement technical strategies for complex VFX shots
• Review and approve daily VFX output for quality and requirements
• Communicate technical and creative needs to internal teams and vendors
• Troubleshoot issues and devise creative solutions for VFX challenges
• Manage VFX budgets and schedules to meet deadlines
• Stay updated with latest VFX tech, software and techniques

Skills

VFX supervision

Leadership

Maya

Houdini

Nuke

Unreal Engine

3D modeling

Texturing

Lighting

Rendering

Compositing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics, Fine Arts, Film Production, or related field

Tools

Maya

Houdini

Nuke

After Effects

Unreal Engine

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, is seeking an accomplished Senior Visual Effects Supervisor to lead the creative and technical execution for major productions. You will oversee the VFX pipeline from concept through pre-visualization to final compositing, guiding a team of artists to deliver marketplace-leading visuals.

The role blends studio collaboration with remote work for select tasks, requires a deep command of Maya, Houdini, Nuke, After Effects and Unreal Engine, and a track record of