Sr. Manager, VFX – Studio Series

Job Position(s): Sr. Manager, VFX - Studio Series

 

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.

The Opportunity

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.

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!

Qualifications

• 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

Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $290,000.00 – $495,000.00.

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here.

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Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.