Eyeline is a global team of risk takers, innovators and perfectionists who achieve creative visions and have fun doing it. A dynamic workforce nestled within the industry’s most intriguing cities, united by a drive to push the boundaries of storytelling. Learn more.
We’re looking for a proactive Research Project Manager to support Eyeline Labs, our innovation flywheel, by turning emerging research into practical, production-ready workflows. Your role is to maintain momentum across testing, data acquisition, and discovery for the Labs team, who are responsible for capturing high-quality datasets and training models that unlock new creative capabilities. You’ll bring structure to fast-moving innovation, leading alignment across Research, Production, and Technology across Eyeline and Netflix.
You’ll build the framework that moves internal research, proofs of concept, and open-source work into reliable, documented, and scalable tools. Through short iteration cycles, you’ll keep experimentation focused and aligned with real production needs, guiding ideas from exploration to productization: defined by a cycle of "Explore, Iterate, Apply." You’ll support the discovery of new technologies, incubate experimental workflows, and apply these "battle-tested" solutions to solve complex, undefined problems for the scaled VFX teams.
Success in this role comes from staying curious, steady in ambiguity, and clear in communication. You’ll balance creativity with execution, align stakeholders around priorities, and own initiatives end-to-end. Setbacks are expected, you see them as part of progress, not failure. Success means staying optimistic.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead research initiatives from opportunity through prototype to production-ready delivery, ensuring clarity, alignment, and momentum
Turn creative and technical goals into actionable plans that balance rapid iteration with disciplined execution. Lead alignment across researchers, engineers, and artists to define requirements, manage dependencies, and lock milestones.
Own the decision framework that moves work from research to productization, with smooth handoffs and shared context across Research, Production, and Technology across Eyeline and Netflix
Maintain tight alignment with production managers and stakeholders across delivery, documentation, and deployment
Surface risks and trade-offs early to support clear, evidence-based decisions
Ensure documentation, support models, and training materials are in place before workflows are rolled out to production teams.
Ensure reporting follows best practices, providing visibility into project status, key milestones, and risks.
Manage stakeholder communication, keeping all business units informed, aligned, and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.
Measure and report adoption, delivery progress, workflow performance, and operational impact to support planning and prioritization.
Define and maintain standards, best practices, and operating frameworks for technology project management.
Provide project management guidance to non-Project Management-led initiatives, offering best practices, frameworks, and tools to help teams structure and manage their projects effectively, even when a dedicated Project Manager is not assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering, Technology, a related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 5 years in VFX, Animation, Games, or technology companies developing emerging solutions that support digital content creation
At least 3 years project managing cross-disciplinary or R&D-driven projects
Proven experience managing projects in research or rapid-prototyping environments—able to turn exploration into actionable plans with production impact
Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, iterative, or hybrid); PMP or Scrum certification a plus but not required
Skilled at balancing creative ambition with practical delivery; able to keep big-picture thinkers grounded in real production needs
Comfortable operating in ambiguity, providing structure and clarity where direction is still forming
Experienced in bridging research, engineering, and creative teams and translating early-stage innovation into usable production tools
Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to align diverse stakeholders and drive productive ideation
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, you are able to build trust, encourage experimentation, and maintain focus on measurable outcomes
Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple short-cycle initiatives and track progress across concurrent prototypes
Actively follows and stays curious about emerging technologies across VFX, Animation, Virtual Production, Generative AI, and Machine Learning, understanding their potential impact on creative workflows
$125,000 - $150,000 USD a year
This salary range is specific to applicants applying to our position in Los Angeles, CA, USA. To determine your base salary, we consider your qualifications, skills, and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary outside of this range and will also be dependent on your location.
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.
