Overview
VFX Artist Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at Dananda Talent
We are looking for A talented and detail-oriented Animation and VFX Artist to join our creative team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality animations and visual effects for a range of digital media, advertising, and online content etc. You will collaborate closely with directors and the team to bring ideas to life through compelling visual storytelling.
Knowledge and abilities:
- Strong understanding of timing, motion, physics, and visual storytelling.
- Knowledge of rendering engines (Arnold, Redshift, etc.) and compositing workflows. {not a necessity}
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and a creative problem-solving mindset.
- Strong portfolio or demo reel showcasing relevant work
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and produce high-quality 2D/3D animations and visual effects. {with focus on vfx}
- Create photorealistic effects such as explosions, smoke, fire, particles, and water using industry-standard software.
- Integrate VFX seamlessly with live-action footage and CGI.
- Work closely with creative directors and project leads to interpret and deliver on briefs.
- Participate in storyboarding, concept development, and pre-visualization. {not necessary as we work from a brief}
- Optimize assets for performance while maintaining visual fidelity.
- Troubleshoot and solve technical and creative challenges.
- Stay current on industry trends, tools, and techniques
Boxes to tick:
- Matric
- 3+ years experience in animation and VFX production
- Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as: (Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Dimensions, Blender)
- Some sort of animation or VFX training such as a certificate of learning for fundamental principles
Title: VFX Artist
Company: Dananda Talent
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
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