Hi, I’m Jason Mackay. I’m a VFX Artist and Motion Designer from South Africa, now living in the UK. I have over a decade of experience working on high-profile films, commercials, and stills, and I’m proficient in industry‑leading software such as Nuke, Cinema 4D, 3ds Max, Davinci Resolve, and the Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator, Photoshop), plus rendering tools like V-Ray and Redshift. I stay up to date with the latest VFX techniques to deliver cutting-edge visuals that exceed client expectations. Collaboration is central to my approach; I enjoy working closely with directors, producers, and fellow artists to turn concepts into compelling visual stories, and I’m passionate about crafting moments that elevate storytelling. Outside work, I enjoy surfing, trail running, Muay Thai boxing, and downhill mountain biking.

Jason Mackay

Hi, I’m Jason Mackay. I’m a VFX Artist and Motion Designer from South Africa, now living in the UK. I have over a decade of experience working on high-profile films, commercials, and stills, and I’m proficient in industry‑leading software such as Nuke, Cinema 4D, 3ds Max, Davinci Resolve, and the Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator, Photoshop), plus rendering tools like V-Ray and Redshift. I stay up to date with the latest VFX techniques to deliver cutting-edge visuals that exceed client expectations. Collaboration is central to my approach; I enjoy working closely with directors, producers, and fellow artists to turn concepts into compelling visual stories, and I’m passionate about crafting moments that elevate storytelling. Outside work, I enjoy surfing, trail running, Muay Thai boxing, and downhill mountain biking.

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Hi, I’m Jason Mackay. I’m a VFX Artist and Motion Designer from South Africa, now living in the UK. I have over a decade of experience working on high-profile films, commercials, and stills, and I’m proficient in industry‑leading software such as Nuke, Cinema 4D, 3ds Max, Davinci Resolve, and the Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator, Photoshop), plus rendering tools like V-Ray and Redshift. I stay up to date with the latest VFX techniques to deliver cutting-edge visuals that exceed client expectations. Collaboration is central to my approach; I enjoy working closely with directors, producers, and fellow artists to turn concepts into compelling visual stories, and I’m passionate about crafting moments that elevate storytelling. Outside work, I enjoy surfing, trail running, Muay Thai boxing, and downhill mountain biking.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Motion Designer at Moov
March 1, 2023 - March 31, 2025
Headed up the motion design team, involved in all aspects of motion design from concept to production, including workflow and pipeline development.
Freelance Nuke Compositor at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Freelance compositor on episodic and feature projects, integrating 3D character renders into live action, adding weather effects, fire, and smoke; large set extensions and gore for films.
Senior Compositor at Fall Off The Wall (FOTW)
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2018
Led a team of two Nuke artists and five motion designers, delivering large-scale advertising campaigns across TV and digital formats.
3D Generalist / Compositor at Heart Media
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008
Award-winning commercials spanning television, print, and digital; collaborated with a director/producer duo to deliver versatile content.
Senior Motion Designer at Fundamental
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006
Led motion design and compositing; contributed to the creation of TV commercials within a vibrant, collaborative team.
3D Generalist at Red Pepper Pictures
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2004
Broadcast design work including show packages, title sequences, Virtual Studio designs, and channel branding with template creation for info-boards/up next.

Education

Matric Exemption at Northwood Boys High School
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Digital Graphic Design Degree at Meditek
January 1, 2021 - March 31, 2026
Nuke Online VFX Course at Hugo’s Desk
January 1, 2021 - March 31, 2026

Qualifications

Matric Exemption
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Digital Graphic Design Degree
January 1, 2021 - March 31, 2026
Nuke Online VFX Course
January 1, 2021 - March 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment