Technical Director - VFX

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Pension fund contributions and life

Access to advanced technology and学习

Dynamic Durban work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Technical Director (TD) specialized in Visual Effects to lead tool and pipeline development in Durban. You will bridge artistry and engineering, crafting cutting-edge solutions to empower VFX artists and push technical boundaries.

The role requires hands-on leadership, collaboration with supervisors, and the delivery of robust pipelines and tools to deliver cinematic VFX within a vibrant Durban studio.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in VFX production with strong technical direction experience.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, or MEL scripting.
• Experience with Houdini, Maya and Nuke.
• Solid understanding of 3D graphics, simulation, rendering, and compositing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain custom tools and scripts to enhance the VFX pipeline.
• Collaborate with VFX artists and supervisors to troubleshoot technical challenges and implement efficient solutions.
• Research and implement new technologies to improve VFX workflows and quality.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the VFX team throughout production.
• Ensure the stability and performance of the VFX pipeline across software and hardware.

Skills

VFX expertise

Problem solving

Pipeline development

Tools

Python

C++

MEL

Houdini

Maya

Nuke

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled Technical Director (TD) with a specialization in Visual Effects (VFX) to join their innovative studio in Durban . You will bridge the gap between artistic creativity and technical execution, developing and implementing cutting-edge tools and pipelines to achieve stunning visual outcomes. This role is critical for pushing the boundaries of visual effects technology, ensuring efficient workflows, and supporting the VFX artists in bringing complex cinematic visions to life within the creative heart of Durban .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain custom tools and scripts to enhance the VFX pipeline.
• Collaborate with VFX artists and supervisors to troubleshoot technical challenges and implement efficient solutions.
• Research and implement new technologies and methodologies to improve VFX workflows and quality.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the VFX team throughout production.
• Ensure the technical stability and performance of the VFX pipeline across various software and hardware.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in VFX production, with a strong focus on technical direction.
• Expertise in programming languages such as Python, C++, or MEL.
• Proficiency with industry-standard VFX software (e.g., Houdini, Maya, Nuke) and rendering engines.
• Strong understanding of 3D graphics, simulation, rendering, and compositing principles.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and experience in pipeline development and optimization.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with annual bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Pension fund contributions and life assurance.
• Access to advanced technology and continuous learning initiatives.
• A dynamic and forward-thinking work environment in Durban .