A gaming company have an exciting job opportunity for a creative Visual Effects Artist to join their growing team in Cape Town. They are looking for a talented VFX artist to join their fledgling team of artists, designers, programmers and other creatives. If adding life to 3D models and playing around with particle effects sound like your cup of tea, this is the job for you!

Your key job responsibilities as the Visual Effects Artist in Cape Town will include:

- Create, manage and optimize VFX assets
- Collaborate with artists, programmers and animators to iterate, polish and deliver projects
- Optimize VFX effects to fit design and technical constraints
- Maintain and adhere to a consistent art style as required by creative director or project lead
- Provide creative and technical assistance
- Develop, update and optimize workflows and tool chains
- Cultivate an organized and disciplined workflow
- Rig and optimise 3D Models and Geometry for animators

Requirements for this Visual Effects Artist job in Cape Town:

- Experience with VFX work in a similar position and a balanced portfolio
- Extensive knowledge of 3DS Max, Maya, After Effects or other VFX authoring packages
- A cultivated aesthetic sense and an eye for detail
- Familiarity with rendering engines
- Technical knowledge and expertise in creating visual effects and rendering pipelines
- Sound knowledge of lighting and particle effects
- Ability to interpret and transform abstract ideas into compelling effects
- Experience and knowledge of animation techniques
- Ability to accept feedback and implement suggestions
- Ability to work under pressure and deliver on deadlines