Senior VFX Artist

POSITION SUMMARY

Sunrise is looking for Visual Effects Artists to join our growing team. 2027 is shaping up to be an exciting year, & we’d love to have you onboard.

REQUIREMENTS

- Minimum of 5 years of VFX experience

- A good technical understanding of FX tools in Houdini

- Able to work efficiently and deliver shots within a reasonable time

- A keen artistic eye for creating natural and appealing FX

- Able to work in a highly collaborative team environment

- Excellent communication and organisational skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Strong understanding of the CG pipeline and how VFX collaborates with other departments

- Established knowledge of colour theory and its application in shading for VFX elements

- Proficient in optimising various effects caches to only what is needed, and attaching important data for use in compositing

- Proactive in looking out for new tools and algorithms that can aid efficiency or quality of the work produced

- Well versed in simulation work, as well as art direct-able procedural solutions to complete the task at hand. The successful candidate should be able to know when to use simulation and when to use a procedural solution

SPECIFIC SKILL & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

- Knowledge of Vex a plus

- Knowledge of Python a plus

- Knowledge of PDG a plus

- Knowledge of USD a plus

SHOWREEL & RESUME

Please include a resume & current showreel showcasing your latest/recent VFX work, together with a clear indication of your specific contribution to shots etc.

ABOUT SUNRISE

Sunrise Productions is a full-service animation studio based in Cape Town, South Africa. Sunrise has a passion for quality storytelling, & a belief that film & TV are the most powerful mediums for story in the modern era. The company’s mission is to inspire, entertain, challenge & enchant audiences worldwide, providing the finest in family entertainment.