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Netflix Production Manager, VFX in Mumbai, India
Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.
The Role
Producing quality VFX content at scale, efficiently and with less friction is a challenge that requires fresh thinking. NetFX is an in-house visual effects platform that allows artists and productions to optimize work output on a global scale. This unique division provides streamlined VFX tools and resources to create, connect, and collaborate with productions anywhere in the world. NetFX pairs artist talent from around the world with productions to increase schedule flexibility and offer competitive market rates. People who excel on this team are positive, kind, self-motivated, flexible of thought and able to juggle multiple responsibilities with a strong emphasis on organization and a drive to problem solve. This is a fast-paced environment and requires someone who is able to exercise good judgment and excellent Communication.
Responsibilities
Manage workflow to optimize production schedules
Overseeing day-to-day operations for multiple shows to ensure deadlines are met.
Manage production expectations and intervene with VFX partners whenever necessary.
Must maintain a high level and global overview of the project and its progress.
Liaison with VFX partners for technical and creative issues that arise to ensure work stays on
schedule
Communicate with producers, coordinators, creative and technical leads regarding directives and
production requirements of specific projects
Work with the pipeline development team to execute and integrate upcoming developments
Communicate any delays or overages, escalating any issues to show producers
Act as a leader in absence of a producer
Participate in client meetings as needed
Manage and optimize the team's workload, leaves and work schedules.
Collate and maintain the team's performance date for reviews with the producers.
Experience
7 +years experience working for a VFX Studio/production house
Experience in managing a team of Line Producers and Coordinators
Leadership and people management skills
Excellent project management and client communication skills
Experience in managing client relationships and expectations
Vendor management experience is a plus
Conduct pre, mid and post mortem for shows as relevant.
We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, color, place of birth, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service status or disability status.