Amazon Studios is looking for a seasoned, dynamic Visual Effects Production Supervisor to support global production efforts on Originals Movies.
The Visual Effects Production Supervisor will be responsible for working with the HOD and executive team members to ensure that all studio systems are in place, correct pipelines and mechanisms are being followed and that the department has all the appropriate tools, templates, contacts and approvals to perform their day-to-day tasks. Additionally, the VFX Production Supervisor will oversee the internal Coordinators, training both external and internal partners on our custom templates.
The position will work closely with internal partners, including Production, Post-Production, Legal and Risk. The chosen candidate will also construct organized system architecture and develop coordinated workflows to support projects and the department.
Key job responsibilities
• Assist the HOD in building a robust departmental structure that oversees the visual effects needs on a demanding slate of multi-genre feature films.
• Collaborate with VFX teams, Legal, Risk and Finance in prepping project documentation.
• Collaborate with Content Security and Technology teams.
• Create VFX breakdowns from scripts using internal AI tools and working alongside the executives, to help them develop a well-formatted production plan.
• Investigate emerging technology and how to apply it to projects to achieve creative goals.
• Develop department databases to track vendors, project details, including dates, notes, crew.
• Collaborate with Amazon production technology and AWS to create and provide cloud hosting for department.
• Manage weekly reports with VFX producers to track the overall VFX project status and Hot Costs.
• Work with the HOD, VFX producers and the studio VFX executives, to develop an internal weekly reporting system.
• Manage weekly delivery reporting with VFX producers to keep shows on schedule.
• Collaborate with VFX teams to optimize project workflows and execution.
- Knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures used in one or more of the following domains: VFX, live-action film production, Post-production, and the game technologies
- 10+ years of VFX environment experience
- 5+ years of experience as Visual Effects Production Management or the equivalent.
- Excellent organization skills; ability to handle multiple projects at once.
- Ability to prioritize and respond effectively in fast paced environment, across shows in various points of production.- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to learn new technology and take on more responsibility
- Experience with visual effects feature film delivery workflows.
- Experience with a variety of digital media workflows and post-production.
- Experience with a thorough reach of global VFX vendor partners.
- Even-tempered, grace under pressure, discrete, high-level judgement in absence of data.
- Strategic problem solving.
- Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role.
- Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $86,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit
https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
