Avatar Studio Supervisor

Title: Avatar Studio Supervisor

Location: New York City United States

Job type: Hybrid
Time Type: Full Time
 

Job Description:

Synthesia is the world's leading AI video platform for business, used by over 90% of the Fortune 100. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in London, with offices and teams across Europe and the US.

As AI continues to shape the way we live and work, Synthesia develops products to enhance visual communication and enterprise skill development, helping people work better and stay at the center of successful organizations.

Following our recent Series E funding round, where we raised $200 million, our valuation stands at $4 billion. Our total funding exceeds $530 million from premier investors including Accel, NVentures (Nvidia's VC arm), Kleiner Perkins, GV, and Evantic Capital, alongside the founders and operators of Stripe, Datadog, Miro, and Webflow.

About the role:

We're seeking a highly self-motivated, well organised Avatar Studio Supervisor - a Producer/ Director with a high level of Technical Production skills to be responsible for the capture of avatars in North America. As a member of Avatar Production, your core mission will be to enable the highest quality of capture of Synthesia Avatars by maintaining exceptional technical standards and ensuring great client experiences in seeking, setting up and running avatar shoots with our clients in studio or onsite.

In a fast paced environment with constantly evolving technology, adaptability and the ability to creatively solve problems will be key to your success. You'll also collaborate with other teams in the NYC office using and maintaining internal gear to deliver shoots for Marketing and Sales for online release.

What you'll be doing:

• Scope avatar needs with clients and guide them to the right solution

• Co-ordinate with internal teams and third party vendors to deliver shoots on time and on budget

• Direct Avatar shoots in Studio or Onsite

• Film, photograph and record clients, Synthesians and others to an exceptional standard on smaller scale projects

• Operate and maintain film equipment in the NYC office

• Handle the backup and transfer of data after a shoot ensuring it's handled safely with maximum security

Requirements:

• 4+ experience as a Producer/ Director working in the film industry or for agencies

• Or 4+ years of experience as an A/V Technician, Studio Tech or Freelance film crew within a client facing environment, particularly on set VFX crew.

• A high level of knowledge and ability to use professional lighting, camera and sound gear

• Creative problem solver, able to adapt existing methods to suit unique cases

• A clear and efficient communicator

• Exceptional organisational skills

• Dedicated to best practice and technical excellence

• Comfortable working directly with clients in person

• Knowledge of Post-Production programs, particularly Resolve a bonus

• Highly self-motivated and an owner of your space

Benefits:

PTO & Holiday Entitlement Policy

️ Work from Abroad

Team Meet ups & Company Socials

Work From Home Budget

Referral Scheme

Enhanced Parental Leave