Manager, VFX

Job Description

Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. With exciting plans to create and release more Netflix branded original contents in Japan, it's a great time to join Netflix!

The Opportunity

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 an unwavering attention to detail at all times. 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 the Netflix Japan cross-functional team including and not limited to Creative, Production, Post Production, Finance, Legal Executives as well as Producers and Showrunners across the lifespan of multiple series in different states of pre-production, production and post production.
• Analyzing scripts, developing VFX breakdowns & budgets and Providing recommendations and feedback on VFX scope of work and feasibility.
• Building new and maintaining existing relationships with vendors/talent in region
• Technical understanding of the VFX process including 4K pipelines, HDR deliveries as well as emerging technologies for improving workflows such as Virtual Production
• Alignment and advancement of the VFX department workflow internationally in order to promote efficiency and transparency that supports the overall business goals of Netflix
• Help maintain a weekly reporting system for transparency of progress with cross-functional partners

Qualifications:
• 8-10 years working as a VFX Producer or VFX Supervisor with strong budget/schedule management experience and a strong technical background producing 4K Series or Feature Film projects
• Demonstrated success working in a team environment including VFX and cross-disciplinary departments
• Experience managing and delivering VFX for multiple film or series projects.
• Extensive knowledge of Japan VFX vendor market / Previous on-set experience favorable and will be likely in this role
• Expertise with building shot breakdown, vendor bidding, managing VFX budgets, schedules and deliverables with favorable outcomes
• Proficiency building or using production/budget tracking software (ex Shotgun, Filemaker, F-Track) and preference of experience using Google Suite
• Comfortable in highly volatile and creative environments
• Fluency in Japanese is required including capability of speaking and writing creative and technical requirements for VFX. English fluency is a plus.

Netflix Japan will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from recruitment agencies, and we will not be responsible for any related fees. Please do not forward resumes to our career page or employees.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rzqp4q-3-131-110-169-42 in your application.