Senior VFX Supervisor — Lead Cutting-Edge Film Visuals

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

On-site studio in Mossel Bay

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior VFX Supervisor to lead the end-to-end VFX pipeline for blockbuster projects in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will partner with directors and producers to craft the visual strategy, oversee bids and schedules, and supervise on-set VFX requirements to ensure top-tier artistry.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in film VFX with 5+ years in senior leadership, deep knowledge of CG, compositing, lighting, and a proven track record on major features.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in visual effects for film with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record delivering high-quality VFX for major feature films.
• Extensive knowledge of CG, compositing, animation, lighting, simulation, and matte painting.
• Experience with VFX bidding, budgeting, and pipeline management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Film, Computer Graphics, or a related field, or equivalent extensive industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the entire VFX pipeline for feature film projects, from pre-production through final delivery.
• Collaborate with directors and producers to develop and refine the VFX creative strategy.
• Oversee bidding and budgeting for all VFX sequences, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
• Supervise on-set VFX requirements, including plate photography, motion capture, and data acquisition.
• Guide and mentor VFX supervisors and department leads (e.g., CG, Compositing, Lighting, Animation).
• Ensure seamless integration of live-action and CG elements, maintaining artistic and technical consistency.
• Review and approve VFX shots, providing clear and constructive feedback to artists and teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical and creative challenges throughout the production process.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in VFX technology and techniques.
• Represent the VFX department in production meetings and client reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Film/CG

Tools

Industry software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior VFX Supervisor to lead the end-to-end VFX pipeline for blockbuster projects in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will partner with directors and producers to craft the visual strategy, oversee bids and schedules, and supervise on-set VFX requirements to ensure top-tier artistry.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in film VFX with 5+ years in senior leadership, deep knowledge of CG, compositing, lighting, and a proven track record on major features.