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 The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout and Project Hail Mary.

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 the UK and support the ambitious slate of International Originals. This key role will manage VFX workflows 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 our production partners and third party vendors.

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 scripted TV and film landscape. We're looking for someone with strong organizational and interpersonal skills who is building industry relationships.

This 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 shape the future of UK and European content on a global streaming platform.


Key job responsibilities
Manage VFX needs across a selected slate of UK and European Scripted Series and Movies, reporting to the Head of VFX, International, in line with Amazon MGM's International Originals priorities
Support the greenlight process for VFX through collaboration with production, creative, post, business affairs, and finance 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 leading VFX vendors and talent, supporting key negotiations and partnerships
Assist in the development and maintenance of department databases to track all aspects of project management, vendor capabilities, talent availability pools, and resource allocation.
Oversee vendor selection, bid evaluation, and work allocation processes for assigned projects
Recommend vendors for assigned projects and manage vendor issues, developing solutions to address them
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
Act as the main point of contact with Production Companies on assigned projects, managing administrative duties, VFX workflows, and coordination including VFX assessments, breakdowns, vendor and talent selection, advising on contracts, payment schedules, and ProdCo management and reporting through all phases of production
Facilitate progress, identify blockers, and increase the visibility of issues, providing improvement recommendations that enhance project efficiency and effectiveness
Optimise procedures, processes, and best practices at the production level
Model Amazon's culture and values, serving as an ambassador for the VFX team and wider business