Virtual Lab Manager
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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Visual Effects, EntertainmentIndustries
Requirements
- Experienced Producer within the Virtual Production or VFX industry with post-production experience leading complex CG or VFX shows from either the client or vendor side, with a proven track record of delivering high quality work
- Thorough understanding of live-action and CG based VFX methodologies, pipelines and terminology
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with clients, artists, and stakeholders, as well as build partnerships with technology teams
- Strong project management skills (budgeting, scheduling), resource allocation, organization and strategic planning
- Experience with bidding, estimating, and proposal creation for new projects
- Self-motivated and focused, with excellent problem solving and decision-making skills, adept at handling a fast-paced on-set environment
- Previous experience leading and managing production teams
- Strong knowledge of production management tools and software (ShotGrid, Google Suite, MS Office Suite, JIRA)
- Advanced MS Word and Excel skills
- Passion for visual storytelling and creativity, deep appreciation for Virtual Production and Real-Time pipelines, strong interest in emerging technologies
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the successful bidding, resource allocation, production, and management of Virtual Production projects including content creation, shoots, tests, and data acquisition
- Creates and maintains production schedule based on approved bid
- Partners with Supervisors, Leads, Artists, and other stakeholders to develop creative solutions and achieve project goals, ensuring that all deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality
- Builds and maintains close relationships and rapport with clients, vendors, and other industry partners, to facilitate their needs and ensure that their project expectations are met or exceeded
- Ensures clear and open communication with clients, providing regular and timely updates on project status, milestones, deliverables and any changes to scope or schedules
- Identifies and proactively mitigates potential project risks or roadblocks, and communicates them to stakeholders as needed
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary and diverse project teams including On-Set, Virtual Art Department, Volumetric Capture, Digital Humans and VFX for final deliveries
- Determines allocation of resources on projects, including liaising with global VFX Studios as required
- Works in tandem with the Director, Content Production to foster progressive partnerships between Labs, Creative, Technological, and Production arms of Eyeline Studios
- Fosters the adoption, promotion and streamlining of new practices, frameworks, and technology as it applies to Virtual Production within the company
- Provides administrative tasks in the form of timecard billing review, resource projections, and general team management support
- Supervises and mentors assigned production staff, championing a positive, collaborative, inclusive and respectful work environment
- Participates and oversees work on virtual production and capture stages and on set, as required
- Managing the project’s budget and schedule, overseeing day-to-day production operations within the facility, and ensuring timely delivery of the project at highest quality standards
- Ensures clear communication and a confident approach with all clients, vendors, stakeholders and industry partners
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the employment type for this Virtual Production Producer role?
The position is a fixed term employment.
Is this Virtual Production Producer role remote or on-site?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What key skills and experience are required for the Virtual Production Producer?
Candidates need experience as a Producer in Virtual Production or VFX with post-production leading complex CG or VFX shows, thorough understanding of live-action and CG VFX methodologies and pipelines, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
What is the work environment like at Scanline VFX for this role?
The role involves championing a positive, collaborative, inclusive and respectful work environment while supervising and mentoring production staff.
What makes a strong candidate for the Virtual Production Producer position?
A strong candidate has a passion for visual storytelling, creativity, Virtual Production, Real-Time pipelines, and emerging technologies, plus a proven track record delivering high-quality VFX projects from client or vendor side.
Scanline VFX
Provides visual effects and real-time production
About Scanline VFX
Scanline VFX specializes in creating visual effects for films and television. The company uses its proprietary fluid simulation software, Flowline, to produce realistic natural elements like fire, smoke, and water. This software has been recognized with an Academy Award for its technical achievements. Scanline VFX stands out from its competitors by combining a large, diverse team of over 1,200 professionals with significant investments in its technology and infrastructure, particularly from Netflix. This allows them to take on a wide range of projects, both for Netflix and other clients. The goal of Scanline VFX is to help filmmakers achieve their artistic visions while pushing the limits of what can be done in visual effects and real-time production.
Grünwald, GermanyHeadquarters
1989Year Founded
M_AND_ACompany Stage
Design, EntertainmentIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Professional Development Budget
Flexible Work Hours
Risks
Increased competition from emerging VFX studios in Asia.
AI-driven VFX tools may disrupt traditional workflows.
Volatility in streaming service investments could impact Scanline's project pipeline.
Differentiation
Scanline VFX's proprietary software, Flowline, creates photorealistic natural phenomena.
Eyeline Studios offers unmatched flexibility in real-time filmmaking.
Scanline VFX has a global presence with studios in seven key locations.
Upsides
Netflix's investment enhances Scanline's pipeline and infrastructure.
Rising demand for high-quality VFX in streaming content benefits Scanline.
Expansion into South Korea capitalizes on emerging market opportunities.
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