Virtual Production Leader for LA Studio

5 days ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Synapse Virtual Production Full time
Job Title:

Virtual Production Leader for LA Studio

About Synapse Virtual Production

Synapse Virtual Production is a one-stop partner comprised of filmmakers and industry leaders, delivering innovative solutions to enhance the audience's experience. Our mission is to empower filmmakers, studios, networks, and agencies through education-based holistic approaches.

Position Overview

This role oversees the production ecosystem of our LA studio services, guiding the team, and ensuring project execution from a financial and quality standpoint. The ideal candidate will establish processes, manage a growing team, and understand overlapping industries in virtual production. They will collaborate with clients to understand project requirements, provide regular updates, address feedback, and ensure successful project execution while maintaining client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Studio Operations Management: Lead operations for the LA studio, ensuring smooth project execution from pre-production through delivery. Oversee production schedules, resource allocation, and overall efficiency.
  2. Financial Leadership:
    • Drive revenue growth while maintaining cost efficiency.
    • Responsible for project bids, budget management, and partnering with accounting to ensure a clean wrap. Regularly review and report on financial performance, ensuring alignment with broader company goals.
  3. Team Management: Manage the studio team, freelance talent, and contractors. Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
  4. Operational Excellence: Partner with Production leads across other locations to share learnings, implement best practices, and continuously improve studio operations. Support Global Head of Production on projects as well as higher-level strategy and reporting.
  5. Client Management:
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, including production companies, agencies, studios, and streaming platforms.
    • Identify client needs and project objectives, translating them into actionable plans for Synapse implementation.
    • Ensure best practices are implemented to meet client expectations, while proactively identifying opportunities to enhance service offerings.
  6. Project Management: Maintain client/project leads in CRM. Track project holds, maintaining production calendar while coordinating with Sales and Global Head of Studio. Communicate creative and technical project needs to internal teams; track progress and effectively communicate to the client. Maintain studio calendar and have the ability to schedule projects efficiently with proper preparation and wrap needs.
  7. Freelancer Network: Maintain a roster of qualified freelancers to supplement the team during peak production periods. Ensure a reliable and scalable workforce to meet project demands.
Qualifications:
  1. 7+ years in a production or post-production leadership role with a proven track record of managing teams and complex projects.
  2. Experience with virtual production workflows, live broadcast, VFX pipelines, and the latest production technologies.
  3. Strong financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, bidding, and resource allocation.
  4. Skilled at managing multiple vendors and freelancers, with the ability to build and maintain a reliable crew network.
  5. Previous experience in strategic planning, decision-making, and successful execution of initiatives in collaboration with executive leadership.
  6. Exceptional customer service skills, ability to educate clients and shepherd them through the lifecycle of projects.
  7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective engagement with senior leaders within the organization.
  8. A passion for staying at the forefront of industry trends and applying innovative production techniques.

$150,000 annual salary



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