Senior Visual Effects Supervisor - Hybrid & Creative Leader

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Access to state-of-the-art VFX tools

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Visual Effects Supervisor to lead groundbreaking VFX for major feature films in a hybrid role based in Port Elizabeth. You will collaborate with directors, producers, and VFX teams to realize an artistic vision while managing budgets, schedules, and pipelines.

You will mentor artists and coordinate with internal and external teams, ensuring seamless integration of VFX with live-action footage.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience on major film productions.
• Strong portfolio of high-quality VFX work.
• Deep knowledge of industry-standard VFX software.
• Understanding of film production processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the VFX pipeline from pre-production to delivery.
• Collaborate with directors and cinematographers on VFX planning.
• Mentor VFX artists, supervisors, and coordinators; foster efficient workflow.
• Manage VFX budget and schedule; ensure delivery within constraints.
• Communicate technical/ artistic requirements to teams and vendors.
• Review and approve VFX shots; provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budget management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Computer Graphics/Film/Animation

Tools

Maya

Houdini

Nuke

After Effects

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Visual Effects Supervisor to lead groundbreaking VFX for major feature films in a hybrid role based in Port Elizabeth. You will collaborate with directors, producers, and VFX teams to realize an artistic vision while managing budgets, schedules, and pipelines.

You will mentor artists and coordinate with internal and external teams, ensuring seamless integration of VFX with live-action footage.