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The Crew Manager plays a pivotal role in managing the end to end of the employee lifecycle and fostering a thriving environment for our creative talents. This position is also responsible for maintaining crew morale and well-being, promoting professional growth, and ensuring strong engagement with their roles. The Crew Manager reports to the Global Resource Manager and is part of the VFX Operations Management team. We operate on a hybrid model and would expect you to work onsite 2-3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

Resource Planning & Crewing:

Evaluate department's incoming resource demand vs current supply to identify any upcoming capacity requirements that may trigger approval for hiring requisitions with the Talent team
Complete artist crewing and scheduling for assigned departments with input from
Division Supervisors where necessary
QC and validate weekly Department Resource Report and take part in weekly Resource
Meetings with assigned Resource managers to review and resolve resource challenges
Maintain weekly contact with the Show Production team to gather, review and address any resource challenges along with feedback on performance that may require action
Maintains overview of utilization using established resource management tracking systems in G-Suite and Shotgrid
Partner with Division Supervisors and appropriate stakeholders where utilization and prioritization require further context
Works collaboratively with all peers and stakeholders, including the Executive Board

Employee Life Cycle Management

Responsible for the management of artists day to day in regards to queries, absence, performance, time-logging, annual reviews, next show opportunities and contract extensions; the Crew Manager manages the end to end employee life-cycle for their assigned crew
Manage crew off boarding process including ensuring exit interview with Talent has been completed and recorded.
Crew Managers work closely with the Global Head of Resourcing and the Talent team when people issues arise, anticipating and mitigating where possible and escalating to direct line manager in a timely manner
Crew Managers create an environment of excellence underpinned with care and empathy
Crew Managers are the face of Scanline VFX for their assigned crew, they should be comfortable acting as an ambassador for the brand and championing the creative and production excellence we are renowned for

Performance Management, Development & Retention

Trigger and conduct performance review at the end of each crew's assigned show with Lead, Show Production and Supervisors. Collaborate with HoD and Talent team to provide feedback always with individual professional growth in mind
Collaborate with the HoD and Talent team to customize and implement training around feedback and artist's career progression
Motivate and care for the crew, assist in troubleshooting issues with the Talent team and other managers for best solutions
Lead initiatives to boost team morale and foster professional growth; partner with facilities teams for coordination

Qualifications

Knowledge of VFX workflows and an interest in keeping up with industry innovation and trends and inherent impact to crew
Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to get results through others without having direct control over those resources
Has the soft skills required to support and nurture relationships between crew members, managers, Heads of Departments, and to navigate potentially difficult conversations to create positive outcomes
A proven ability to work successfully with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and skill sets
Highly organized and detail focused
Ideally competent user of Google suite, Microsoft Excel and Shotgrid
A proven affinity for performing in a fast paced, high change environment
An interest in learning and development and the management of professional development

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.