Director, Virtual Production - Los Angeles - Eyeline

Description

Overview

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.

This leadership position, reporting into the VP, Head of Studios, will oversee a global team of Virtual Production artists and technicians, supporting workflows spanning from real-time needs pertaining to Virtual Cameras, ICVFX, Volumetric Capture and more.

The ideal candidate will leverage their creative, production and technical expertise to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams within Eyeline, Netflix and 3rd Party partners, ensuring that our teams can both meet today's needs while building out capabilities for the future. This role is about supporting the Virtual Production teams at the team and workflow level, directing the Virtual Production Supervisors to succeed in their client-facing roles. This candidate thrives in problem-solving, building solutions collaboratively, and managing complex work streams in a fast-paced environment involving multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Eyeline Studios Virtual Production and Stage Capture efforts, ensuring that creative stakeholders, both internal and external, see Eyeline Studios as creative partners who are able to achieve their vision by leveraging the best combination of in-house and third party technologies
• Partner with Eyeline Labs and Netflix DSE teams on the transformation of theoretical research in the Virtual Production space into practical, robust production tools and workflows, ensuring they are scalable and effective in a production environment
• Work across teams at Eyeline VFX and Studios to ensure that their Virtual Production needs are being met, from pre-production assets to final pixel deliverables
• Guide global Virtual Production technology integrations and software development with the goal of achieving global technological consistency while leaving room for bespoke in-region processes and team dynamics
• Serve as a brand ambassador and a key representative of Eyelines identity, speaking at industry events, conferences and in media interactions
• Partner with Eyeline VFX leadership to transfer relevant learnings and execute shared business goals
• Stay abreast of industry trends, new technologies, and creative methodologies, integrating cutting-edge techniques into the company's projects to maintain a competitive edge
• Design innovative content creation approaches that utilize current and in-development technologies to test limitations, prove out feasibility and validate operational efficiencies
• Partner with the technology innovation teams to plan and execute development projects within Eyeline Studios and Netflix. Communicate clearly as a product owner/stakeholder to identify the priorities for the Virtual Production teams
• Serve as a mentor to talented teams of artists and technicians, guiding them to reach their fullest potential
• Collaborate closely with HR, TA and FP&A teams for all department hiring and employee management
• Partner with Netflix Creative Innovation team on initiatives such as the Creators Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a leader in VFX/Virtual Production overseeing complex titles and production teams at the highest level
• Deep understanding of traditional VFX workflows as well as a history of pioneering non-traditional, "bleeding edge" tools such as volumetric capture and generative techniques
• Ability to communicate with high profile directors and cinematographers, taking complex visions and stories and translating them into production techniques
• Strong track record of successfully leading and managing cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building abilities with the ability to engage and inspire diverse teams across a broad range of stakeholders
• High level of adaptability, creativity and problem-solving skills to navigate a fast-paced and evolving industry
• Self-motivated with a proactive and results-driven attitude
• Process-focused but comfortable with ambiguity and able to work with minimal oversight

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 Los Angeles, 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.

This salary range is specific to applicants applying to our position in Los Angeles, California. 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.