Manager, Visual Effects
Job Location:
Culver, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Job Description
At Sony Pictures VFX we are committed to creating high-quality captivating imagery while advancing the future of the visual effects industry. Sony has unique advantages in our approach to storytelling and technology. Join us to be part of this exciting inflection point in VFX!
Responsibilities:
Lead the strategy design and development of proprietary VFX production tools aligned tobusiness needs
Own the full lifecycle of tool implementationconcept 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 (scriptwrap) 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.
Qualifications:
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
Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability veteran status age sexual orientation gender identity or other protected characteristics.
SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.
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Manager
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The toga lady holds her torch high for film audiences everywhere by representing Columbia Pictures, the studio through which Sony Pictures Entertainment produces its big budget movies. The studio was founded in 1924, and in 1982 it was purchased by Coca-Cola. Sony purchased ...
