Manager, Visual Effects
Sony Pictures
Culver City, CAThis is a Full Time Job
Job Description
Responsibilities:
• Lead the strategy, design, and development of proprietary VFX production tools aligned to business needs
• Own the full lifecycle of tool implementation-concept, 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 (script?wrap) 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
