Visual Effects Executive, Apple TV+

Summary
We are looking for an experienced visual effects executive 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



Description
Assisting with supervising visual effects departments and personnel on shows as designated by the Apple Senior Visual Effects Executive.

Assisting with approval process on show visual effects personnel, supervising VFX budget related issues and schedules on shows

Communicating weekly with all show visual effects producers and/or visual effect supervisors, under the mentorship of the Senior VFX Executive.

Assisting with breaking down early scripts for visual effects counts and schedules, estimating a budget along with the need for special processes like scanning, motion capture, pre-vision, etc.

Crafting and maintaining relationships with visual effects, pre-vision, and scanning vendors and personnel.

Researching tax credit nuances related to visual effects.

Supervising all show visual effects budgets and anticipated costs based on changing cuts and reports to the Apple Senior Visual Effects Executive with weekly updates on costs.

Going to set as needed for sophisticated visual effects sequences, motion capture, scanning, etc.

Checking visual effects vendor contracts for accurate language and deliverables.

Assisting with coordinating show visual effects turnovers to Apple for review, and provides specifications for files.

Screening visual effects for technical notes, and culling together all other Apple department notes.

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

Communicating with VFX teams weekly at minimum for updates, discuss any budding issues, or communicate any changes from Apple.

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

Helping to procure materials from shows for marketing or other needs.

Fielding questions about Apple and the delivery process, being solution oriented, kind and helpful to all production companies.

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