VFX Coordinator - SEA/Chinese Language

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The Opportunity

This role supports the Director, Post Production & VFX - Southeast Asia & Chinese Language across a variety of duties spanning all scripted titles within the region. This position would organize vital VFX information and workflows with an increasing, growing slate of Original Shows from pre-production through archive & wrap using internal tools, as well as working closely with internal Netflix teams to anticipate challenges, problem-solve, and communicate expectations and needs. Collaborative working with internal teams is a must to ensure our content is maintained at the highest standards and on schedule.

A successful candidate will be passionate, self-motivated, quick-thinking, flexible, able to pivot when necessary, thorough and able to juggle multiple and diverse responsibilities with a strong emphasis on organization and an unwavering attention to detail at all times. This is a versatile and fast moving position that requires someone who is proactive and able to exercise good judgment and communication.   

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Track VFX progress of scripted titles produced by Netflix in Southeast Asia and in Chinese Language

• Collaborate with producers, directors, and internal stakeholders to define the VFX needs for each project

• Support Post Production Managers to review VFX budgets and schedules, ensuring that communication is clear and the vendor’s work aligns with production needs

• Create progress reports or summaries to keep the Creative team and other internal stakeholders updated on the status of VFX work

• Assist in reviewing VFX shots and assets to ensure that they meet the required technical and creative standards before final approval

• Work with Post Production Coordinators to schedule meetings, reviews, and feedback sessions with Creative leads and external stakeholders

• Ensure that final VFX shots are delivered according to the production schedule and conform to the correct technical specifications

• Maintain folder structure and tracking documents in alignment with the Netflix VFX team and cross-functional partners

• In partnership with VFX leadership across APAC, help to design, standardize and implement new workflow/tracking methods for projects to ensure transparency of progress

• Setup meetings and maintain up to date notes on current local and potential international VFX vendors in the market

• Provide VFX analysis and insights to formulate a regional VFX strategy

• Support local partners in improving and innovating the existing production environment, incorporating advancements in Virtual Production and other emerging technologies to align with local circumstances.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in any of the following - VFX Production features or series.

• Ability to handle a fast paced environment, supervising several projects in various points of production (from development through delivery)

• Ability to create VFX shot breakdown and VFX schedule for regional content during early development

• Strong organizational skills with a proactive mentality and creative problem-solving abilities

• Familiarity with production software such as Flow production tracking (formerly Shotgrid), Airtable, Filemaker as well Google Suite

• A strong understanding of VFX workflow and Pipeline 

• Working knowledge of third party VFX facilities DI/finishing facilities

• Experience with Virtual Production and other emerging technologies

• Highly organized, efficient and detail oriented

• Comfortable with a fast pace and constant change

• Team-player who operates in a fast paced team-oriented setting

• Passionate about our culture and values in the workplace

• Fluency in English, plus at least one additional language like Thai, Chinese or Indonesian is mandatory

• Some international travel expected

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