The Director, Head of Creative will oversee content creation at Eyeline, collaborating with creatives and integrating advanced production techniques while managing cross-functional teams.
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 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.
Key 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
Qualifications
- 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
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.
Top Skills
Generative Techniques
Software Development
Vfx
Volumetric Capture
Eyeline Los Angeles, California, USA Office
6087 Sunset Blvd 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA , United States, 90028
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