Director, Head of Creative

Eyeline•Los Angeles, CA

15d•$550,000 - $720,000

About The Position

This leadership position, reporting into the VP Head of Studios, will oversee a team of Studios Creative Directors and be broadly responsible for creative-driven functions across programs advancing R&D, generative production techniques, physical camera and lighting capabilities, and real-time filmmaking techniques. The ideal candidate will leverage their creative production and technical expertise to collaborate closely with Directors, Cinematographers and VFX Supervisors, connecting their needs with talented cross-functional teams at both Eyeline and Netflix. By planning and guiding the execution of advanced content creation processes, this candidate ensures creative visions are not only realized to an exceptional creative standard, but optimized to be scalable across future productions globally. This candidate thrives in problem-solving, building solutions collaboratively, and managing complex work streams in a fast-paced environment involving multiple stakeholders.

Requirements

15+ years of experience as a creative leader overseeing complex titles and entertainment technology programs at the highest level
Deep understanding of traditional VFX workflows as well as non-traditional 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

Responsibilities

Oversee Eyeline Studios content creation associated with filmmaker-facing programs, ensuring that creative stakeholders see Eyeline 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 Director of Content Innovation, Eyeline Labs and Netflix DSE teams on the transformation of theoretical research into practical, robust production tools and workflows, ensuring they are scalable and effective in a production environment
Guide technology integrations and software development with an eye towards simplicity and creative end-user functionality
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
On a project-by-project basis, lead talented teams of artists and technicans to reach their fullest potential
Collaborate with Eyeline Studios Visual Pioneering leadership and artists to achieve project objectives
Partner with Netflix Creative Innovation team on initiatives such as the Creators Program