Senior VFX Supervisor & Technical Director

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative studio environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior VFX Supervisor & Technical Director for its Mossel Bay studio to oversee complex VFX sequences from concept to delivery.

You will lead on-set collaboration, manage teams and budgets, and drive technical innovation to meet the director's vision on high-end film and television projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a senior VFX role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the creation of visual effects shots, from pre-production planning through final compositing.
• Collaborate with directors and production teams to define the visual approach and technical requirements for VFX.
• Provide technical expertise and problem-solving for complex VFX challenges, including simulation, rendering, and compositing.
• Manage internal and external VFX teams, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to schedules and budgets.
• Oversee the integration of CG elements with live-action plates, ensuring photorealistic results.
• Develop and implement efficient VFX pipelines and workflows.
• Conduct reviews of VFX work, providing clear and constructive feedback to artists and supervisors.
• Stay abreast of the latest technologies and methodologies in visual effects.
• Communicate technical and artistic concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensure the final VFX output meets the highest quality standards and creative intent.

Skills

VFX supervision

Technical direction

Pipeline development

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Maya

Houdini

Nuke

RenderMan

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an acclaimed visual effects studio renowned for its groundbreaking work in film and television, is seeking a highly experienced Senior VFX Supervisor & Technical Director to join their team in Mossel Bay, Western Cape . This pivotal role demands a unique blend of artistic vision, deep technical understanding, and strong leadership capabilities. You will be instrumental in overseeing the execution of complex visual effects sequences from conception through to final delivery, ensuring seamless integration with live-action footage and adherence to the director's vision. This role requires close collaboration with on-set supervisors, editorial, and internal/external VFX teams. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in managing VFX pipelines, solving intricate technical challenges, and leading creative teams to achieve stunning visual results. Join a studio that values artistic excellence and technical innovation within the vibrant landscape of the Mossel Bay, Western Cape creative community.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the creation of visual effects shots, from pre-production planning through final compositing.
• Collaborate with directors and production teams to define the visual approach and technical requirements for VFX.
• Provide technical expertise and problem-solving for complex VFX challenges, including simulation, rendering, and compositing.
• Manage internal and external VFX teams, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to schedules and budgets.
• Oversee the integration of CG elements with live-action plates, ensuring photorealistic results.
• Develop and implement efficient VFX pipelines and workflows.
• Conduct reviews of VFX work, providing clear and constructive feedback to artists and supervisors.
• Stay abreast of the latest technologies and methodologies in visual effects.
• Communicate technical and artistic concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensure the final VFX output meets the highest quality standards and creative intent.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in a senior VFX role, including significant time as a VFX Supervisor or Technical Director.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex visual effects for feature films or high-end television.
• Deep understanding of the entire VFX pipeline, including modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, simulation, lighting, and compositing.
• Proficiency in industry-standard VFX software (e.g., Maya, Houdini, Nuke, RenderMan).
• Strong technical foundation in CG rendering, compositing, and pipeline development.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage teams, budgets, and schedules effectively.
• Strong artistic eye and a passion for creating compelling visual imagery.
• Experience working closely with on-set VFX supervisors and understanding production constraints.
• A portfolio demonstrating outstanding VFX supervision and technical direction work.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, comprehensive health benefits, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to work on prestigious and visually spectacular projects. Enjoy a collaborative studio environment in the beautiful coastal city of Mossel Bay, Western Cape . This position offers the opportunity to lead groundbreaking visual effects work and contribute significantly to the artistic and technical success of major productions.