Summary of the Senior VFX Artist job at Sunrise Productions

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.