Senior VFX Artist

Publicis Groupe

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Job Position(s): Senior VFX Artist
Project Type: Various Projects
Job Date: Full Time
Compensation: Paid - Salary
Union Status: Non-Union

 

Company description

Publicis Groupe is a world leader in marketing communications and digital business transformation driven through the alchemy of data, creativity, media, and technology. Our connected platform of companies and capabilities is more than an operational framework. It’s a cultural model we’ve built to unite our people in a collaborative way of thinking and working. Publicis Groupe offers its clients seamless access to the expertise of its 80,000 talents across 100 countries globally.

In Australia, our powerhouse of marketing capabilities stretches across creative agencies: Saatchi & Saatchi, Leo Burnett, Publicis Worldwide, media agencies: Starcom, Zenith, Spark Foundry, Razorfish, Digitas, Epsilon, Arc, Prodigious, PMX, and Herd MSL. We also have Publicis Sapient driving digital business transformation for our clients.

Our agency Prodigious is an award-winning global production company. Prodigious is part of the connected Publicis Groupe network, providing production services across all channels, both agencies and directly to clients. Within our business, we also have Prodigious PLAY, our agile creative content division with integrated specialists and expanded capabilities across content strategy, creative, social, and production.

We design and deliver bespoke content experiences for our clients, shooting in our purpose-built studios and working collaboratively with our client partners to create and produce high-caliber content for brands.

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior VFX Artist with a passion for storytelling and a proven track record in advertising. You will join a talented team of artists, delivering exceptional visual effects across commercials, branded content, and integrated campaigns. You’re a VFX Generalist with expertise in Nuke, After Effects, Maya, Unreal Engine and Premiere Pro and you will be instrumental in elevating our creative output and inspiring both clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

Day to day you’ll be responsible for:

  • Leading and Mentoring: Join a team of talented VFX artists, providing creative direction, technical support, and mentorship to younger Artists.
  • Project Delivery: Oversee the end-to-end VFX pipeline for advertising projects, ensuring work is delivered on time, on brief, and to the highest standard.
  • Hands-On Creation: Execute high-end compositing, motion graphics, 3D animation, Virtual Production and real-time VFX using Nuke, After Effects, Maya, Unreal Engine and Premiere Pro.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with Directors, Creative Directors and creative teams from Agencies including Leo, Saatchi & Saatchi, Digitas, Publicis Worldwide, Producers, Editors, and external partners to bring concepts to life.
  • Innovation: Stay ahead of industry trends, champion new technologies, and drive creative innovation within the team.
  • Client Engagement: Present VFX concepts and finished work to clients, incorporating feedback and ensuring satisfaction.

Qualifications

  • Experience: 7+ years in VFX for advertising, with a strong portfolio showcasing commercials and branded content.
  • Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Nuke, After Effects, Maya, and Premiere.
  • Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams, manage workflows, and mentor junior artists.
  • Creativity: Exceptional eye for detail, composition, and storytelling through visual effects.
  • Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset. A natural Problem Solver with a positive, ‘can do’ attitude.
  • Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Nice to have:Experience with additional software (e.g., DaVinci Resolve, AI workflows).

Additional information

Publicis Groupe benefits: Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, recent winner of the Employer of Choice Awards and one of the world’s most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses. You can learn more about us at www.publicisgroupeanz.com.

Enjoy all the perks that come with our network offering:

  • A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting physical, mindful, and financial wellbeing.
  • A creative, lively, and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other, supported by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach — “working your way with us.”
  • Access to our Global AI Platform Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network.
  • Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform, Marcel Classes.
  • A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program.
  • A committed Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva Women, Égalité, enABLE, EmbRACE, and Écologique committees.
  • Leave benefits including Birthday Leave, Flexible Public Holidays, and an additional 5 days of leave after 2 years of service.
  • Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year.
  • Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks based on tenure, paid primary carer leave, secondary carer swap, and Cub Care leave.
  • Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder, an all-in-one digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs.
  • A workplace that stands together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward culture for all employees with life-threatening illnesses. Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge: https://workingwithcancerpledge.com/
  • Proud partners of Diversity Council Australia, Pride in Diversity, Family Friendly Workplaces, Supply Nation, and the Australian Disability Network.

If you don’t tick every box in this ad, please don’t rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity rather than ticking boxes — so if this role resonates with you, please apply.

Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words; these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe, we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge, and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions.

Uniqueness is powerful; without it, we wouldn’t be where we are today. So be you — we like it that way.

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