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As we expand our teams in new territories we’re looking to connect with new creatives with specific skills. If you are a Lead 3D Artist based in Cape Town, South Africa and open to connecting with us for future projects please send your details here.
A 3D Lead Artist drives the technical and visual quality of our linear production projects, ensuring the creation of visually stunning, high-quality films while optimizing workflows and maintaining technical standards. This role demands a strong understanding of linear production pipelines, particularly in 3DsMax, Unreal, and Houdini, and the ability to seamlessly integrate CAD data into visual productions. Extensive experience working on films within the built environment is essential. You will be a natural leader, capable of inspiring and guiding junior artists, fostering collaboration with external teams, and proactively addressing production challenges. Your expertise in linear production environments and organizational structures will be crucial in achieving exceptional results and establishing high-quality standards across all projects.
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Required:
Contract: Typically Fixed Term contracts, based on the duration of a specific project
Location: Hybrid, with regular in-person collaboration with our Cape Town team
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The essential functions include, but are not limited to:
Contract: Full time, Fixed Term contract
Location: Cape Town
About Journey
The Multidimensional Experience Agency
Journey is a global design and innovation agency shaping the future through multidimensional experiences (MDX) that connect people, brands, and culture.
Our layered MDX approach crafts story-driven, sensory-rich engagement across physical, immersive, digital, and virtual spaces—fuelled by creative and technological innovation.
Born from a legacy of pioneering studios, Journey blends strategic thinking with deep creative expertise to deliver solutions across industries.
Journey’s MDX approach fuels growth and forges lasting value for audiences and partners, by creating cultural connections that resonate with impact.
Start your journey here www.journey.world
Ready to apply?
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