Senior Vice President, Visual Effects

This is a Full Time Job

Member Summary:
Quick Summary (full description below): Sony Pictures VFX is hiring a Senior Vice President of Visual Effects to manage high-profile film projects, ensuring exceptional quality, efficient workflows, and alignment with creative goals, while driving innovation in visual storytelling.

Years of Experience Required: 10-12+ years (120-144 Months)
Salary: $282,404 to $367,125 per year, with potential for annual incentives and comprehensive benefits
Required Experience: Extensive experience in VFX leadership roles managing projects, success in vendor negotiations, and budget and schedule management
Preferred Skills/Experience: Knowledge of tax incentives, task tracking platforms, emerging VFX technologies, and experience collaborating with filmmakers
Workplace Requirements: Location: Los Angeles, CA; occasional travel required
Education Requirements: Required: not mentioned; Preferred: not mentioned
Hard Skills Required: Proficiency in VFX workflows, budgeting, scheduling, team building, task tracking tools (e.g., Flow, Airtable), and Microsoft tools
Soft Skills Required: Strong executive communication, problem-solving, diplomacy, adaptability, and a passion for innovation and creativity
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits included

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Full Posting:
Company: Sony Pictures VFX
Job Title: Senior Vice President, Visual Effects (VFX)
Location: Los Angeles, CA

Description:
Sony Pictures VFX is seeking a Senior Vice President, Visual Effects to lead the creative and technical execution of VFX for high-profile film projects. This position involves collaboration with filmmakers, vendors, and internal teams, overseeing budgets, schedules, and workflows to ensure innovative, high-quality visual storytelling. Reporting to the EVP, Visual Effects, this role requires expertise in VFX production, leadership, and emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee all aspects of VFX production for assigned projects, from pre-production to post-production.
• Analyze scripts to create VFX breakdowns, budgets, and schedules, offering creative and technical recommendations.
• Manage the bidding process and vendor negotiations, aligning with company policies and budget goals.
• Collaborate with VFX Supervisors, Producers, and Vendors to deliver on-budget, on-schedule projects.
• Implement reporting systems to monitor progress, ensure transparency, and facilitate decision-making.
• Provide creative and technical guidance to maintain high standards.
• Stay updated on industry trends and adopt emerging technologies to improve workflows and quality.

Requirements:
• 10-12+ years in VFX leadership roles managing complex projects.
• Proven success in vendor negotiations, budget management, and high-quality project delivery.
• Strong understanding of VFX workflows, tax incentives, and emerging industry trends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools and task tracking platforms (e.g., Flow, Airtable).
• Strong executive communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary for this role is $282,404 to $367,125 per year. The role may qualify for annual incentives and includes comprehensive benefits. Actual base salary will depend on the applicant's qualifications, experience, education, certifications, and location.

Workplace Requirements:
This role is based in Los Angeles, CA, and may require occasional travel.

SPE considers qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.