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Description

Are you interested in shaping the future of entertainment? Prime Video, one of the world's leading streaming services, delivers premium content to millions of viewers worldwide. This includes acclaimed Amazon MGM Originals such as Fallout and Project Hail Mary, Farzi, The Family Man and a growing slate of Indian Originals.

Amazon MGM Studios, the production and development arm of Amazon, creates content exclusively for Prime Video customers globally. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented VFX Manager to join our team in India and support the ambitious slate of Indian Originals. This key role will manage VFX workflows across Indian projects from development through delivery, supporting VFX budgets, schedules, planning, and production partner relationships. The role involves close collaboration with internal teams including Production, Post-Production, Business Affairs, Creative, and Development, as well as India's leading VFX studios and production partners.

The ideal candidate will bring solid experience in VFX production, combining skills as a VFX Producer or VFX Manager, with a comprehensive understanding of the Indian scripted TV and film landscape. We're looking for someone with strong organizational and interpersonal skills who is building industry relationships.

This India-based position requires a dynamic, self-motivated individual who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The successful applicant will support numerous projects in various stages of development, production, and post-production, while engaging frequently with industry professionals. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of Indian content on a global streaming platform.

Key job responsibilities

• Manage VFX needs across the Indian slate of Scripted/Unscripted Series and Movies
• Support the greenlight process for VFX through collaboration with all other teams.
• Develop internal VFX assessments and breakdowns from creative materials, scripts, storyboards, and pre-vis
• Support Production Companies in planning for VFX by providing management and guidance on methodology, breakdowns, budgets, talent and schedules
• Build and maintain relationships with India's leading VFX vendors and talent
• Assist in the development and maintenance of department databases to track all aspects of project management
• Oversee vendor selection, bid evaluation, and work allocation processes for assigned projects
• Support VFX budget tracking, schedules, deliverables, and status reporting with production companies
• Review VFX deliverables to ensure quality standards are met
• Identify and resolve production challenges while maintaining creative integrity and keeping to budget
• Coordinate with internal teams for marketing, promotional, and publicity needs
• Establish efficient workflow processes between creative, production, and post-production departments
• Manage internal and external show data through studio-based databases and internal communication tools to minimize disruption and meet delivery targets
• Take ownership of smaller to mid-sized shows with little to no oversight, covering all aspects of VFX production from project inception through delivery
• Facilitate progress, identify blockers, and increase the visibility of issues, providing improvement recommendations that enhance project efficiency and effectiveness
• Model Amazon's culture and values, serving as an ambassador for the VFX team and wider business

Basic Qualifications

- 8+ years of VFX environment experience
- Experience in project management including resource planning, managing schedules, reporting project status and prioritizing tasks
- Experience managing multiple projects, prioritizing, planning, and managing time
- Experience in written and spoken English and an ability to compose grammatically correct, concise and accurate written responses
- Experience in various television/film VFX environments
- VFX expertise with a solid understanding of the VFX production process from script breakdown to final delivery
- Strong proficiency with production and post software such as ShotGrid, Airtable, and similar platforms

Preferred Qualifications

- Knowledge of global SVOD delivery workflow
- Knowledge of entertainment industry trends and players
- Experience analyzing data and creating reports for leadership
- Experience dealing effectively with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure
- Established network and knowledge of Indian VFX vendors and emerging regional hubs
- Familiarity with VFX trends and emerging technology, particularly in the Indian market, with the ability to assess impact on creative, budget, and schedule
- Strong eye for quality control, with the ability to evaluate VFX work against both creative and technical standards
- Experience working with Indian guilds, unions, and regional production requirements, with understanding of local labour standards
- Proven experience in digital media workflows and post-production processes across various formats
- Experience working with production entities in India, understanding regional requirements and standards
- Understanding of both Indian and global audience preferences
- Passionate about Amazon's Culture and Leadership Principles in the workplace

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