Director of VFX Production

2 Weeks ago • 15 Years + • $187,000 PA - $300,000 PA
VFX

Job Description

Eyeline Studios is seeking an accomplished Director of VFX Production to lead their Vancouver, LA, and London teams through all stages of VFX project delivery. This senior leadership role involves ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate is a dynamic, people-oriented leader with over ten years of hands-on VFX production management experience, particularly in the Canadian market, and capable of collaborating with global teams. Responsibilities include overseeing production operations, mentoring staff, managing client relationships, and championing innovative workflows for operational excellence.
Must Have:
  • Oversee all active productions in Vancouver, London, and Los Angeles, ensuring projects stay on budget and on schedule.
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for VFX project issues.
  • Analyze cost report metrics and title schedules, offering data-driven recommendations.
  • Guide resource allocation and title prioritization across all active projects.
  • Supervise and mentor regional production staff, providing training and fostering company culture.
  • Liaise with Netflix title managers to align business objectives with production goals.
  • Partner with internal and external teams to support diverse global projects.
  • Collaborate with global VFX Production leaders in Seoul and Hyderabad to maintain consistent standards and efficiency.
  • 15+ years of experience in VFX production management roles, with proven leadership of large teams (50+ people).
  • Thorough understanding of production and post-production processes, and knowledge of the broader US film and series ecosystem.
  • Exceptional organizational, project management, and resource management skills, with a track record of overseeing multiple complex project schedules.
  • Excellent communication skills, with experience collaborating effectively across cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.
  • Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities; able to make proactive decisions and drive continuous improvement under pressure.
  • People-oriented leader, adept at mentoring, fostering teamwork, and building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Applicants must be based in British Columbia, or willing to relocate.
Perks:
  • Opportunity to work with a global team of risk-takers, innovators, and perfectionists.
  • Pushing the boundaries of storytelling and visual effects.
  • Support from Netflix's investment in pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce.
  • Commitment to fair and equal treatment of applications.

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Eyeline is a global team of risk takers, innovators and perfectionists who achieve creative visions and have fun doing it. A dynamic workforce nestled within the industry’s most intriguing cities, united by a drive to push the boundaries of storytelling. Learn more.

Eyeline Studios is seeking an accomplished Director of VFX Production to lead our Vancouver, LA and London teams through all stages of VFX project delivery, from pre-production to final handoff. As a senior leader, you will be responsible for the strategic, creative, and operational success of the studio, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role requires a dynamic, people-oriented leader with over ten years of hands-on VFX production management experience within a studio or production company. The ideal candidate has deep experience producing and leading in the Canadian market and a strong ability to collaborate with global teams. You will oversee production operations, mentor regional staff, manage client relationships, and champion innovative workflows for continuous improvement and operational excellence at Eyeline.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee all active productions in Vancouver, London and Los Angeles ensuring projects stay on budget and on schedule
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for VFX project issues
  • Analyze cost report metrics and title schedules, offering data driven recommendations to improve efficiency and ensure on-time delivery
  • Guide resource allocation and title prioritization across all active projects in Vancouver
  • Supervise and mentor regional production staff, providing training and fostering company culture
  • Guide the technology training team to develop curricula that advance artist skills and support adoption of generative workflows
  • Liaise with Netflix title managers to align business objectives with production goals
  • Partner with internal and external teams to support diverse global projects
  • Collaborate with global VFX Production leaders in Seoul and Hyderabad to maintain consistent standards and efficiency across regions. Identify workflow gaps and automation opportunities; work with technical teams to implement effective solutions

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in VFX production management roles, ideally within a studio or VFX production company, with proven leadership of large teams (50+ people)
  • Thorough understanding of production and post production processes, and the knowledge of the broader US film and series ecosystem
  • Exceptional organizational, project management, and resource management skills, with a track record of overseeing multiple complex project schedules
  • Excellent communication skills, with experience collaborating effectively across cross-functional and cross-cultural teams
  • Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and problem solving abilities; able to make proactive decisions and drive continuous improvement under pressure
  • People oriented leader, adept at mentoring, fostering teamwork, and building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels

This salary range is specific to applicants applying to our position in Vancouver, BC. To determine your base salary, we consider your qualifications, skills, and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary outside of this range and will also be dependent on your location.

About Us

Eyeline is a global creative studio partnering with storytellers to turn their ambitions into stunning reality. By blending the time-honored craft of filmmaking with breakthrough technologies, we unlock bold, cinematic visions at scale. Our three pillars - VFX, Studios and Labs - form the creative spine of Eyeline, guiding how we think, work, and show up in every frame.

At Eyeline, we believe technology serves artistry and our people are the soul behind everything we do, deepening creative connection, rather than replacing it. We build worlds with exceptional craft and precision, working hand in hand with our creative partners from concept to final pixel.

Netflix Investment- Eyeline

With the support of Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in visual effects and virtual production technology. In addition to our work with Netflix, we continue to partner with a wide range of long-standing and new clients worldwide.

Come as you are

We are looking for those seeking to take risks with us, those driven by passion for their craft. To us, these are key ingredients that we look for in our team. We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.

We will only consider applicants based in British Columbia, or those willing to relocate.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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