Working Life

At the heart of a successful VFX Company is the artists themselves. It is imperative that a company not only hires the correct people for the production, but also maintains a positive work environment for everyone involved. The Human Resources (HR) Manager is in place to oversee the recruitment and employee administration duties of VFX artists.

Their responsibilities may include:

• The advertising of job roles and targeting the appropriate channels.
• Collate submissions of CV’s and artist showreels.
• Organise and carry out interviews of potential team members.
• Establish and ensure adherence to the company’s HR policies and practices.
• Oversee new employee orientations to the team and ensure that they understand and are comfortable with the VFX companies work protocols.
• Provide assistance to new employees with any relocation needs such as banking, taxation, accommodation, and travel.
• Build a database of potential VFX artists for future contact.
• Carry out staff performance reviews if required.

Works with

• VFX Producer
• VFX Line Producer
• VFX Artists
• VFX Superviso
• CG Supervisor
• VFX Coordinator
• Project Manager

This occupation is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:

 Enterprising

Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.

 Administrative

Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.

They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.

 Social

The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.

Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.

Education Route: A degree in film/television and/or visual effects/animation production is recommended. Bookkeeping and team leader or managerial studies are also a plus.

Career Path to HR Manager: VFX Coordinator, VFX Production Assistant.

Career Path from HR Manager: VFX Producer, Post Production Supervisor, Project Manager.