Manager, Business Development - VFXS (Visual Effects Services)

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

The Manager of Business Development for VFXS is responsible for combining expertise in visual effects, data analysis and intelligence, strong relationships with VFX vendors, and an understanding of emerging technology and its practical application to support Netflix productions globally. 

A successful candidate will be self-motivated, flexible, thorough, and capable of juggling multiple responsibilities with a strong emphasis on organization and attention to detail. This fast-moving position requires a proactive, quick thinker who is able to build strong relationships and credibility with both internal and external stakeholders, exercises good judgment and is a thoughtful and concise communicator. 

Responsibilities:

• Oversee global market intelligence and vendor management initiatives, ensuring the continuous gathering of industry insights and disseminating learnings to provide our teams a strategic advantage.

• Lead the development and maintenance of a robust data infrastructure to enable efficient vendor analysis, data-driven decision-making, and process automation for VFX operations.

• Consult on high-priority VFX projects to minimize slate risk and maximize vendor effectiveness.

• Develop engagement models for Production, Post and VFX vendors and talent to optimize production efficiencies and workflows.

• Collaborate closely with studio leadership to identify and strategize on global vendor insights, crafting impactful initiatives for Netflix productions.

• Develop strategic framework to guide decision-making on key Studio initiatives by conducting analysis of key business drivers, trends and performance indicators.

• Represent VFX Services to internal and external stakeholders, communicating strategic value, advising on high-priority projects, and strengthening cross-functional partnerships.

Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of Production, Post, and VFX processes, industry practices, and workflows.

• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking, capable of synthesizing information from various sources to develop impactful proposals and solutions.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.

• Advanced project management capabilities, with a strong record of translating business needs into actionable plans, solving production challenges, and delivering innovative solutions while maintaining high team standards.

• 10+ years of experience in VFX production management roles, ideally within a studio or production company

Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $160,000 - $360,000.

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs.  Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here.

Netflix is a unique culture and environment.  Learn more here. 

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.