Visual Effects Executive

London, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Thrilling dramas. Epic sci-fi. Feel-good comedies. It all lives on Apple TV. With hundreds of millions of people discovering the best stories every day. We keep the creative visions of artists, writers and filmmakers intact, while sharing their works with audiences in over 100 countries worldwide.




The Visual Effects team supports and guides all aspects of visual effects from development through final delivery that are part of film and episodic production. The team works closely across all Apple TV teams as well as with our project teams or production partners to ensure a successful and timely delivery.







Description



We are looking for an experienced visual effects team member to support our Apple original content initiative. The role is to assist with supervising productions in the area of visual effects in an executive capacity from pre-production through delivery, as well as advise development and estimation on visual effects logistics.

","responsibilities":"Lead a project from early development through prep and production to final delivery with the ability to not over-reach, and step up if needed

Assist with script breakdowns for visual effects, schedules, budget estimates and communicate project needs to stakeholders and work with them on solutions. Continue to monitor project progress, hire or review proposed hires of Visual Effects crew as necessary and review hot costs and cost reports, communicating any significant changes to all stakeholders.


Build trust and relationships with productions of all sizes and scope by communicating weekly with project teams under the mentorship of the Senior VFX Team member as well as internal stakeholders

Assist with coordinating show visual effects turnovers to Apple for review, and provides specifications for files. Review visual effects work for technical notes, culling together all other Apple department notes and advise on VFX related questions. Help to procure materials from projects for marketing or other needs.


Stay current with technical developments, tax credit nuances and policies that affect VFX and craft and maintain relationships with VFX crew and vendors.

Attend trade shows and technical retreats to research equipment and cutting-edge processes, as well as network with technical industry professionals to stay current.


Implement all Apple content security policies and assist with content permissions.


Field questions about Apple and the delivery process, being solution oriented, kind and helpful to project teams and production companies.



Preferred Qualifications



A detailed understanding of cutting-edge visual effects techniques

Knowledge and firsthand experience with Virtual Production techniques a plus

Post-Production experience a plus

A love for premium content and storytelling with appreciation of the Apple brand and what it stands for



Minimum Qualifications



Minimum of 10 years in show-side Visual Effects


1-2 years of Studio or Network Visual Effects experience

A deep knowledge of the Visual Effects process from development through final delivery, as well as established relationships with many reputable visual effects facilities domestically and globally

A strong background in VFX and the visual effects process for 4K and premium content across a variety of formats (scripted, unscripted, kids, animation, theatrical, etc.) alongside extensive knowledge of the digital filmmaking process, deliverables requirements, cameras, lenses, 4K, Dolby Vision HDR, all the leading and ground breaking specifications being explored by premium content distributors

Ability to build trust and relationships with productions of all sizes and scope



At Apple, we're not all the same. And that's our greatest strength. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we've experienced and how we think. Because to create products that serve everyone, we believe in including everyone. Therefore, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equally. As a registered Disability Confident employer, we will work with applicants to make any reasonable accommodations. Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal backgrounds in a manner consistent with applicable law. Learn more

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4590294
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Full Time
  • Job Location
    London, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
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