Product Manager – VFX Solutions

Netflix

US
  • Full Time

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Product Manager – Intelligent VFX Tools

What You will Do

As a Product Manager for Intelligent VFX Tools, you will play a key role in shaping the future of visual effects technology. You will define and drive the product vision and strategy for advanced, AI-powered VFX toolsets—aligning with company goals, artist needs, and market trends.

Also you will:

  • Own the Product Vision: Define and communicate a clear roadmap for intelligent VFX tools, ensuring alignment with business objectives and user needs.

  • Discover Opportunities: Conduct deep research into VFX pipelines to identify pain points and opportunities where cutting-edge computational techniques can streamline workflows and enhance creativity.

  • Translate Complexity: Turn technical innovations into actionable product requirements and user stories for engineering and research teams.

  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with engineers, researchers, artists, and stakeholders from ideation to launch—ensuring the product meets user needs and integrates seamlessly into creative workflows.

  • Manage the Full Product Lifecycle: From market research and competitive analysis to prioritization and go-to-market planning, you will lead the entire product development journey.

  • Drive Adoption: Promote new tools within the VFX community and support successful integration into existing production environments.

  • Leverage Data: Apply analytics and user feedback to guide decisions and optimize product performance.

  • Stay Ahead of Trends: Serve as an internal expert on emerging AI/ML and computational technologies and their application in entertainment and content creation.

What You will Bring

  • Experience:

    • 3+ years in product management with a track record of launching complex technical products, or

    • 5+ years in VFX production technology or pipeline development in a technical support or product-adjacent role.

  • VFX Expertise: Deep understanding of the VFX production pipeline, workflows, and the unique creative and operational challenges faced by artists and studios.

  • AI/ML Familiarity: Proven experience working with AI/ML-driven products, especially those involving large datasets and complex problem spaces. Hands-on experience in AI/ML productization is a strong plus.

  • Platform Product Skills: A solid background in platform or infrastructure product management, with a focus on building scalable, extensible toolsets.

  • Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills—you can bridge the gap between technical teams and creative professionals with clarity and empathy.

  • Self-Starter Mindset: Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment with minimal oversight.

  • Education:

    • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline (Masters preferred).

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