Sr. Manager, VFX - Studio Series

Netflix•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$290,000 - $495,000

About The Position

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next. From Bridgerton to Lost in Space, Stranger Things to Narcos, Netflix brings the most talked about series content to viewers around the world. The Studio Series team is composed of the most experienced and passionate professionals in the industry, who are dedicated to crafting unique stories that are captivating, imaginative and push the boundaries of what's possible for series content. The Role We seek a highly experienced Visual Effects professional for the role Sr. Manager, Visual Effects to manage both internal and third-party co-productions across Netflix Studio Series. This person should be well established in the VFX industry with solid work experience on productions as a show-side VFX Producer. Key to the position is a deep knowledge of vendor strengths and personnel as well an established set of VFX crew relations. In addition, creating budgets based on scripts, creatively assessing and commenting on work, all while supporting filmmakers and helping to develop the Netflix VFX pipeline is essential to the role. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, proactive, quick-thinking, flexible, able to pivot when necessary, thorough and able to juggle multiple and diverse responsibilities with a strong emphasis on organization and unwavering attention to detail at all times. This person should intuitively understand and appreciate intentional budgets and customizing methodologies to visual effects in alignment with a specific Title from high-end spectacle to story-serving invisible effects. This is a demanding and fast-moving position that requires someone who is a proactive and positive thinker, and able to exercise good judgment and initiative.

Requirements

10+ years of experience as a show-side VFX Producer
A passion for visual effects and the technology and artistry that makes it possible
Experience collecting and negotiating vendor bids, and budgeting for visual effects
Knowledge of current trends for VFX production workflows
Team-player who thrives in a fast-paced team-oriented setting
Ability to be discrete and maintain confidential information
Desire and self motivated to continuously learn
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task.
Track record of fostering, building, and maintaining relationships with filmmakers, VFX supervisors, VFX producers, and key vendors

Responsibilities

Working with Production teams, Studio Creative Executives, and Finance during development and pre-production. Analyzing scripts, developing VFX breakdowns & budgets and production/post-production planning. Providing recommendations and feedback on VFX scope of work and feasibility.
Building the visual effects teams. Recruiting Supervisors, Producers, Vendors and negotiating with agents. Overseeing contract negotiations and liaising with Legal to maintain thresholds for expenditures and company policies.
Managing VFX delivery progress and cost report tracking. Working closely with the VFX Producers to anticipate and troubleshoot schedule and budget issues. Ensure production is running smoothly, meeting deadlines and staying on budget.
Helping develop and maintain a weekly reporting system for show VFX Producers to generate a concise weekly snapshot of the budget, schedule and VFX progress.
Working with the VFX Supervisor and VFX Producer to review VFX media as a way of ensuring highest quality work.
Researching and networking with new businesses and up-and-comers. Tracking talent availability.
Technical understanding of the visual effects process including 4K pipelines as well as emerging technologies for improving workflows.
Understanding of tax incentives and rebates.
A love for the creative process!