Full-Time

Research Manager

Posted on 4/18/2024

Scanline VFX

501-1,000 employees

Visual effects for film and TV, real-time filmmaking

Data & Analytics

Mid, Senior

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Required Skills

Management

Public Speaking

Computer Vision

Requirements

3+ years of Project Management or Project Lead Experience with production lifecycles, processes and project planning
Experience working with expansive teams, mediation and conflict resolution
Demonstrated advanced work experience in research management, technology development, product management, project management, and academic publications
Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Comfortable public speaking, talking through solutions and distilling information

Responsibilities

Manage a development team which generally consists of Research Team Members; Research Scientists, Engineers and Interns
Establish and document milestones, metrics, and schedules for research initiatives
Anticipate bottlenecks, provide management escalation, project prioritization, make tradeoffs, balance the needs versus technical constraints, and promote initial partner deployments
Host daily stand-up meetings in the PST time zone and ensure the team is following procedure for work prioritization
Focus on the immediate team and identify team issues, and suggest solutions related to execution goals. Identify task-related processes to improve efficiency
Ensure each project setup meets the specifications of the studio with regular status reporting and capacity plan updates
Establish engagement processes to ensure all workflows are clearly defined, processes are documented, and staff are trained in expectations
Collaborate closely with business stakeholders and engineering teams to facilitate integration of research results into the content production workflow
Assist researchers in the preparation of research papers for submission to top-tier conferences in computer vision and computer graphics
Managing professional development plans and conduct regular one-on-ones with direct reports

Eyeline Studios

At Eyeline, Scanline VFX’s virtual production division, we want to provide you with a solid foundation where you can be a part of an innovative team of brilliant researchers, developers and virtual storytellers. Learn more.

The Research Manager will be an integral part of a world-class engineering & research team pushing the boundaries of computer vision and machine learning. You will work directly with the Chief Research Officer and Key Team Leaders to establish and communicate initiatives, projects, milestones, and resource needs. This role will act as a liaison between Research, Technology teams, Project leaders, and other key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a development team which generally consists of Research Team Members; Research Scientists, Engineers and Interns
Establish and document milestones, metrics, and schedules for research initiatives
Anticipate bottlenecks, provide management escalation, project prioritization, make tradeoffs, balance the needs versus technical constraints, and promote initial partner deployments
Host daily stand-up meetings in the PST time zone and ensure the team is following procedure for work prioritization
Focus on the immediate team and identify team issues, and suggest solutions related to execution goals. Identify task-related processes to improve efficiency
Ensure each project setup meets the specifications of the studio with regular status reporting and capacity plan updates
Establish engagement processes to ensure all workflows are clearly defined, processes are documented, and staff are trained in expectations
Collaborate closely with business stakeholders and engineering teams to facilitate integration of research results into the content production workflow
Assist researchers in the preparation of research papers for submission to top-tier conferences in computer vision and computer graphics
Managing professional development plans and conduct regular one-on-ones with direct reports

Minimum Qualifications

3+ years of Project Management or Project Lead Experience with production lifecycles, processes and project planning
Experience working with expansive teams, mediation and conflict resolution
Demonstrated advanced work experience in research management, technology development, product management, project management, and academic publications
Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Comfortable public speaking, talking through solutions and distilling information

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a Scrum/ Agile software development environment (Jira, Confluence, Google Sheet Automations, and Miro)
Self-directed, proactive, detailed, organized and solution-oriented
Experience with formal communications, publishing reports or partner facing documentation is a plus
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
A strong understanding of computer imaging technology and workflows
Comfortable with ambiguity; able to take ownership, and thrive with minimal oversight

About Us

Scanline VFX is an award-winning leader in the visual effects industry with 7 studios worldwide, including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Munich, Seoul, Stuttgart, and Vancouver. Since our beginning in 1989, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. Through innovation, we generate solutions for our clients and raise the bar — both within our workplace and throughout our industry.

We look for explorers, people who are willing to go to new places and are open to testing, learning and iterating as they go. We believe great ideas come from everyone, so we actively encourage team members to ask questions and present their ideas.

Powered by Netflix

Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce allows us to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in visual effects. In addition to working on projects for Netflix, we continue to work with a variety of long-standing and new clients.

Come as you are

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.

Scanline VFX

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Scanline VFX specializes in providing visual effects for film and television projects, utilizing their proprietary fluid simulation software, Flowline, to create photorealistic natural phenomena such as fire, smoke, and water. Additionally, their virtual production division, Eyeline Studios, is leading the way in redefining real-time filmmaking for content creators.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Vancouver, Canada

Founded

1989

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↓ -21%

1 year growth

↓ -13%

2 year growth

↓ -21%