Manager, Visual Effects

Sony Pictures Entertainment•Culver City, CA

About The Position

Sony Pictures Entertainment is seeking a Manager, Visual Effects to lead the strategy, design, and development of proprietary VFX production tools. This role involves owning the full lifecycle of tool implementation, driving change management, and evaluating tool effectiveness. The position requires conducting discovery with cross-functional teams to map VFX production/finance workflows and establish standardized operating procedures. The manager will also influence vendor selection, partner with VFX Finance, lead vendor onboarding, and define operational practices across VFX productions to ensure consistency, scalability, and alignment with studio priorities.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in VFX, either showside or vendor, with a strong understanding of production workflows and industry best practices
Skilled with industry-standard creative and editorial tools: ShotGrid, SyncSketch, Cinesync
Strong command of productivity and collaboration platforms: Microsoft Office, Airtable, Lucidchart
Knowledge of scripting and automation a plus: Python, Excel macros/VBA, Office Scripts, and Power Automate
Adept in technical storytelling, workflow optimization, and cross-functional collaboration
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to multitask in deadline-driven environments
Self-motivated, resourceful, and quick to adapt in fast-paced, team-oriented settings
Diplomatic and discreet when handling sensitive issues or confidential information
Passionate about VFX and the creative technologies that power the artistry behind it
Committed to continuous learning and improving tools, processes, and team capabilities

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy, design, and development of proprietary VFX production tools aligned to business needs
Own the full lifecycle of tool implementation—concept, stakeholder alignment, rollout and training
Drive change management for tool/process rollouts, training, adoption, and feedback capture
Lead and evaluate tool effectiveness using data and team feedback; drive continuous improvement roadmaps
Conduct discovery with cross-functional teams to map VFX production/finance workflows (script→wrap) and establish standardized operating procedures to drive continuous improvement across productions
Influences vendor selection and cost efficiency by developing structured bid comparisons and surfacing data-driven insights that improve scoping accuracy and financial planning.
Partner with VFX Finance to request and track contract packages for talent and vendors; support deal memo generation
Lead vendor onboarding and NDA workflows; partnering cross-functionally to ensure compliance with studio requirements and vendor readiness
Direct fulfillment of technology needs from production side teams through studio technology resources (e.g., DCT), including access, requests, and support
Define, maintain operational practices across VFX productions to ensure consistency, scalability, and alignment with studio priorities.