Senior VFX Tech Artist: Real-Time Pipelines & Tools

Placements24; Upington; Presencial; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Creative studio environment

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a Senior Technical Artist specializing in VFX to join our Upington studio in the Northern Cape, ZA. You will bridge art and tech, building tools and workflows to deliver high‑fidelity real‑time visuals.

Lead tool development, collaborate with artists and engineers, and optimize performance across pipelines. A strong portfolio and 5+ years in VFX/game tech are required for this role.

Formación

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Technical Artist or in a related role within the VFX or game development industry.
• Strong proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, MEL, or equivalent.
• Experience with real‑time engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) and their VFX systems (e.g., Niagara, Shader Graph).
• Solid understanding of 3D art principles, including modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering.
• Experience with shader development and optimization.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, maintain, and optimize VFX tools, shaders, and scripts to enhance artist productivity and visual quality.
• Collaborate with VFX artists to troubleshoot technical issues and provide solutions for complex visual effects challenges.
• Work with engineers to implement new VFX features and integrate third‑party tools into the pipeline.
• Optimize VFX assets and systems for real‑time performance and efficient rendering.
• Create and manage VFX asset pipelines, ensuring consistency and adherence to technical specifications.
• Assist in defining art and technical standards for visual effects.
• Stay current with advancements in real‑time technologies, game engines, and VFX pipelines.
• Provide technical guidance and training to junior technical artists and VFX artists.

Conocimientos

Python scripting

Unreal Engine

Shader development

VFX pipelines

Problem solving

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 seeks a Senior Technical Artist specializing in VFX to join our Upington studio in the Northern Cape, ZA. You will bridge art and tech, building tools and workflows to deliver high‑fidelity real‑time visuals.

Lead tool development, collaborate with artists and engineers, and optimize performance across pipelines. A strong portfolio and 5+ years in VFX/game tech are required for this role.