Senior Vice President, Visual Effects

Job Description

Responsibilities
Role

The Senior Vice President, Visual Effects position will manage the Visual Effects and supporting staff on Universal Picture's films slate through all phases of budgeting, development, prep, shoot, and postproduction. This role will report to the Executive Vice President, Visual Effects.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Manage the Visual Effects Department and supporting staff on complex visual effects driven films through all phases of budgeting, development, prep, shoot and postproduction
• Provide guidance to filmmakers for establishing a production pipeline and plan on visual effects driven productions
• Act as Visual Effects liaison between filmmakers and internal departments on film projects
• Prepare cost and schedule projections for Senior Management on active film projects
• Provide early projection detailed VFX budget estimates and timeline requirements on projects in development at studio
• Collaborate with Creative Team to develop Concept Art and Designs on early development projects
• Liaise with Marketing on all stages of film promotion and branding
• Establish relationships with VFX vendors domestically and globally
• Manage and develop strategic alliances with existing Visual Effects Vendors, and evaluation of new suppliers
• Development talent acquisition and management strategies for freelance Visual Effects personnel
• Partner with the EVP in the strategic planning and identifying new opportunities in Visual Effects technology
• Develop continuous improvement practices, and work with the EVP on operational efficiency planning
• Maintain department databases to track costs, history and talent availability pools
• Manage special projects as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements
Qualifications:
• Minimum 15 years of experience working in Visual Effects production.
• Minimum 10 years of experience working as a production Department Head in a studio, with a vendor, or in the film industry.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the VFX progress, including budgeting and scheduling.
• Working knowledge of Virtual Production and its applications in film production
• Established and successful relationships with Visual Effects Vendors.

Eligibility Requirements:
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

Desired Characteristics
• Previous studio experience preferred
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to execute and follow-through; self-starter and accountable.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a high pressure, fast paced environment
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize
• Strong leader with a vision; proven ability to self-motivate, work independently as well as collaboratively and motivate and inspire a team
• Proficiency in MS Office and database application Filemaker Pro.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work across teams
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwnw5y-18-118-1-158-42 in your application.