Post Production Systems Lead

Company: Apple Inc.
Location: Newport Beach
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Newport Beach, CA , California , United States Our fast-growing creative and technical team is looking for a Post Production Systems Lead to support our creation of audio-visual content and evolve our team's technical capabilities as we grow. This role would be responsible for working with internal teams and resources to provide daily hands-on support to our team as well as representing the team's needs in future expansion. They will be expected to help optimize existing hardware, software and workflows at the outset but take the lead on crafting plans, benchmarking for justification and proposing technical upgrades that will create more efficiency, stability and create more capacity as our team's needs expand. This is a key role in shaping the future of our team and work, so if innovation and all the challenges that come along with it is exciting rather than daunting, this role could be a fit for you. Key Qualifications

• Deep expertise in technically supporting high-end audio-visual content creation facilities, specifically with offline and online editorial, color, audio, and VFX capabilities
• Hands-on experience with scripting and automation, including but not limited to Python, but also collaborating with developers on plugin and tool development
• Background in support of PC and Mac infrastructures and render farms, focusing on VFX and video processing pipelines
• Comfortable working on and supporting a fast-paced, deadline-oriented team that is responsible for multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal, focusing on developing technical documentation and crafting executive level reports and proposals Description The Post Production Systems Lead will join an in-house team and be responsible for leading the technical capabilities and support of our team focused on high-end audio-visual content. The ideal candidate will be comfortable balancing short term support and optimization needs alongside long-term technical build-up planning and execution. They will be focused on understanding and internal content team and collaborate . They will lead the continued development of the project management process alongside an evolving A/V pipeline. They will coordinate with team leads to document best practices and policies, also enforcing compliance. It is critical to this role to build a deep understanding of our team's work, both creative and technical, to help find operational efficiencies, problem solve when there are time or resource constraints, and ensure the quality of the product is preserved. Education & Experience BA Degree or equivalent experience. Additional Requirements
  • - Experience supporting teams utilizing Nuke, Resolve, Deadline, and Adobe Creative Cloud
  • - Ability to partner with technical teams to amplify and focus impact to the team's capabilities
  • - Passion for working with a team on the cutting edge of technology to drive the best possible creative experience
  • At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $134,000 and $252,000 annualized, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
    
    Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
    
    Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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