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Get Access To All JobsAt Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we partner with creators as they experiment with a range of cutting-edge tools that bridge innovation with imaginative storytelling. Come join Inkubator to shape what’s next and explore the creative possibilities.
Position Summary
Responsible for leading a number of directors/creators and artists on short-form content creation using new and emerging technologies, including Generative AI. This role balances exploratory technology and workflows, high creative ambition, and production milestones and deliverables. The Producer will build and rebuild schedules, manage budgets, and guide small teams to uncover new methods of filmmaking. The Producer serves as the hub between creative, technical, and cross-functional support partners, maintaining clear communication and supporting the vision of each project and the overarching goals of the operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the Directors/Creators and artists to develop production “sprints” with the goal of generating high-quality, stylized imagery and nuanced storytelling.
- Coordinate daily/weekly stand-ups to align creative, technical, and production priorities.
- Lead and mentor a small, flexible, and agile production management team.
- Work closely with technical lead(s), technical directors and engineers to understand a variety of GenAI applications, and work with the creative and technical teams to implement them into functioning workflows.
- Evaluate tools and platforms for image, video, and text-based GenAI use cases.
- Balance the need for production discipline and schedule/budget management with an inherently exploratory process.
- Work closely with cross-functional partners, including Finance, Talent, Recruiting, and Technology teams, to ensure resource and operational alignment.
- Facilitate regular reviews and production updates for key stakeholders to ensure ongoing alignment and transparency.
- Help build a creative community and a culture of knowledge sharing, collaboration, and exploration.
- Oversee the documentation of various GenAI workflows and methodologies - be able to strategically design them for larger-scale projects.
- Identify which workflows can be templatized or automated for future productions.
- Ability to decipher what types of visual data are best suited to build AI models on and how best to generate that visual data through traditional or non-traditional means, including using real-time engines, video capture, and 2D animation.
- Maintain clear and timely communication with studio executives and advisors, providing strategic updates on progress, challenges, and solutions.
- Present trade-offs and recommendations when scope, schedule, or resources need adjustment.
- Champion Netflix company values and a positive, inclusive production environment that supports creativity and collaboration.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of production experience in animation, games, visual effects or digital media content creation.
- Demonstrated success in managing and leading creative teams.
- Deep understanding of traditional production pipelines, departmental dependencies, and creative workflows.
- Working knowledge of GenAI applications as well as a functional understanding of LLM’s and LoRA’s.
- Strong financial and scheduling acumen; experience managing small and large budgets.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; proven ability to motivate and guide large, diverse teams.
- Working knowledge of production tracking and scheduling tools.
- Adept at balancing creative needs with production or operational goals.
- Bachelor’s degree in Film, Animation, Production Management, or Computer Science —or equivalent professional experience.
Location:
This role is based in the US.
Compensation
At INK, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your compensation. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, location, skills, and experience. The overall market range for this role is typically $586,000-$825,250. This reflects total compensation; we do not have bonuses.
Depending on whether you are covered by a collective bargaining agreement, INK benefits can include medical/dental/vision plans, mental health support, retirement programs, and family-forming benefits, paid leave of absence programs, and paid time away programs to be used for vacation and sick paid time off.
Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.
At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we partner with creators as they experiment with a range of cutting-edge tools that bridge innovation with imaginative storytelling. Come join Inkubator to shape what’s next and explore the creative possibilities.
Position Summary
Responsible for leading a number of directors/creators and artists on short-form content creation using new and emerging technologies, including Generative AI. This role balances exploratory technology and workflows, high creative ambition, and production milestones and deliverables. The Producer will build and rebuild schedules, manage budgets, and guide small teams to uncover new methods of filmmaking. The Producer serves as the hub between creative, technical, and cross-functional support partners, maintaining clear communication and supporting the vision of each project and the overarching goals of the operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the Directors/Creators and artists to develop production “sprints” with the goal of generating high-quality, stylized imagery and nuanced storytelling.
- Coordinate daily/weekly stand-ups to align creative, technical, and production priorities.
- Lead and mentor a small, flexible, and agile production management team.
- Work closely with technical lead(s), technical directors and engineers to understand a variety of GenAI applications, and work with the creative and technical teams to implement them into functioning workflows.
- Evaluate tools and platforms for image, video, and text-based GenAI use cases.
- Balance the need for production discipline and schedule/budget management with an inherently exploratory process.
- Work closely with cross-functional partners, including Finance, Talent, Recruiting, and Technology teams, to ensure resource and operational alignment.
- Facilitate regular reviews and production updates for key stakeholders to ensure ongoing alignment and transparency.
- Help build a creative community and a culture of knowledge sharing, collaboration, and exploration.
- Oversee the documentation of various GenAI workflows and methodologies - be able to strategically design them for larger-scale projects.
- Identify which workflows can be templatized or automated for future productions.
- Ability to decipher what types of visual data are best suited to build AI models on and how best to generate that visual data through traditional or non-traditional means, including using real-time engines, video capture, and 2D animation.
- Maintain clear and timely communication with studio executives and advisors, providing strategic updates on progress, challenges, and solutions.
- Present trade-offs and recommendations when scope, schedule, or resources need adjustment.
- Champion Netflix company values and a positive, inclusive production environment that supports creativity and collaboration.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of production experience in animation, games, visual effects or digital media content creation.
- Demonstrated success in managing and leading creative teams.
- Deep understanding of traditional production pipelines, departmental dependencies, and creative workflows.
- Working knowledge of GenAI applications as well as a functional understanding of LLM’s and LoRA’s.
- Strong financial and scheduling acumen; experience managing small and large budgets.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; proven ability to motivate and guide large, diverse teams.
- Working knowledge of production tracking and scheduling tools.
- Adept at balancing creative needs with production or operational goals.
- Bachelor’s degree in Film, Animation, Production Management, or Computer Science —or equivalent professional experience.
Location:
This role is based in the US.
Compensation
At INK, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your compensation. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, location, skills, and experience. The overall market range for this role is typically $586,000-$825,250. This reflects total compensation; we do not have bonuses.
Depending on whether you are covered by a collective bargaining agreement, INK benefits can include medical/dental/vision plans, mental health support, retirement programs, and family-forming benefits, paid leave of absence programs, and paid time away programs to be used for vacation and sick paid time off.
Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Producer
Frame your reel for specialty occupation
U.S. consular officers assess whether your Producer role requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just broad creative experience. Structure your portfolio and credential documents to show the direct link between your degree field and the production work you'll be doing.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Studios, networks, and production companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications before are already familiar with E-3 sponsorship requirements. Search DOL's public disclosure data to identify which employers in your target sector have a track record of sponsoring work visas.
Get your Australian degree assessed early
A three-year Australian bachelor's in film, media, or communications is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but your employer's attorney may request a formal credential evaluation. Commission this before you receive an offer so it doesn't delay your LCA filing.
Negotiate the sponsorship conversation at offer stage
Many U.S. production employers haven't sponsored an E-3 specifically, even if they've hired on H-1B. Bring the distinction to the table: no lottery, no cap, employer costs are lower, and the LCA certifies quickly. Addressing this at offer stage prevents the sponsorship question from stalling negotiations.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your LCA
The LCA must be certified by DOL before you can book your consulate appointment, and errors in the job title or wage level can trigger delays. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles the LCA, visa paperwork, and consulate preparation so the process moves without gaps.
Plan your consulate timing around production cycles
U.S. productions often have hard start dates tied to pre-production schedules. Book your consulate appointment in Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth immediately after your LCA is certified, not after you've confirmed a start date, to avoid slipping past your employer's hiring window.
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Find Producer JobsProducer E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Producer jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, letting you filter Producer roles by employers with E-3 sponsorship history so you're not applying cold to companies that have never navigated the process. Most general job boards don't surface sponsorship status at all, which means you can't tell whether a listing is realistic for an Australian applicant until you're already in the interview process.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Producer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the position is defined. A Producer role qualifies when the employer can demonstrate that the job normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as film production, communications, or media studies, and that your degree matches. Generalist production coordinator roles that accept any degree are harder to support. The job description your employer writes for the LCA filing is critical to establishing this.
How does the E-3 compare to H-1B for Producer roles?
The E-3 has no annual lottery, no cap, and no random selection process, which means an employer who wants to hire you can do so in any calendar year rather than waiting on a lottery outcome. For Producers working in competitive production cycles with specific start dates, this is a practical advantage. The E-3 is limited to Australian citizens, while the H-1B is open to any nationality, but if you're Australian the E-3 is the faster and more predictable path.
Can I change employers or productions on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but each new employer must file a new LCA and your visa is tied to that specific employer's sponsorship. If you move between a studio, network, or production company, the new employer needs to start the process from scratch. You can begin working for the new employer once the LCA is certified and, if you're already in the U.S., after you've returned to Australia for a new visa stamp reflecting the updated sponsorship.
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