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About the Role

The Product Manager - AI Tools & Infrastructure is responsible for delivering a clear and compelling product strategy for AI-led tools and workflows, driving value for Foundry customers and growth for the business. The role combines management of existing products and development of future-looking workflows, focusing on applying current and rising technologies to solve pre-production challenges. The Product Manager will define user requirements and use cases, communicate customer value, and support product plan delivery.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain an expert understanding of the market, focusing on application of AI for creative workflows and process acceleration in VFX and Animation
Support development of the product vision and product strategy based on market requirements discovered through market analysis, competitive analysis, and customer feedback
Translate product strategy into features and requirements that add value to users, grow market share, and improve customer experience
Clearly prioritise development efforts using good business judgement, considering business and technical objectives, constraints, customer value, urgency, quality, and user experience
Support all aspects of the business in delivering product success, including creating marketing content, developing sales tools, coordinating release delivery, and supporting customer support processes
Act as a subject matter expert, clearly define and communicate customer and business objectives, target use cases, and context to assist the team in delivering the feature roadmap
Guide the creation of and create standard product presentations, demos, introduction videos, tutorials, training, and evaluation walkthrough materials
Support the Director of Product to own and maintain the team’s product backlog, reflecting priority changes and new features, coordinating backlogs across development teams and product initiatives
Lead market research and validation activities, including surveys, alpha and beta processes, and customer interviews
Document and communicate customer feedback, user needs, and workflows for product and engineering teams and the wider business
Represent the AI-Research and Griptape team internally and externally, including trade shows, media events, and customer meetings
In partnership with the Team Lead and Senior QA, understand technical requirements, track progress and team efficiency, and remove blocks to successful delivery

Requirements

Degree in VFX, Animation, Engineering or Computer Science an asset
3+ years of technology management experience or 5+ years of VFX or animation production experience in a technical, artist or producer role
Knowledge of VFX and Animation workflows and tools, in particular Nuke, Griptape, Comfy and other AI-enabled tools and techniques
Excellent knowledge of software development and demonstrated technical aptitude
Proven leadership and project management ability, excellent business judgment, and the ability to develop trusted relationships with senior stakeholders
Self-starter with the maturity to work independently with a strong sense of urgency and reputation for producing the highest quality of work
Curious nature, constantly seeking out new information and skills
Proven track record as a creative and strategic thinker with the ability to drive to clear decisions
Ability to balance multiple priorities effectively within a fast-paced environment with a high level of autonomy
Strong analytic skills and a record of measuring and analyzing results
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to travel as needed

Skills

AI-led tools and workflows
Product strategy
Customer value
Business and technical savvy
Communication
Big-picture vision
Prioritization
Partnership building
Influence
Market analysis
Competitive analysis
Customer feedback analysis
Software development
Project management
Leadership
Analytic skills
Verbal communication
Written communication

Location

London-based

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

3+ years of technology management experience
5+ years of VFX or animation production experience

Education Level

Degree in VFX, Animation, Engineering or Computer Science an asset

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension scheme & Life Assurance
Health cash plan & Medical Insurance
Season ticket loan
Company’s social events
Personal Annual Development Time
Passion Days
Anniversary Day off

About the Company

Existing Products: Smart Roto, Nuke ML tools & Griptape integrations, Griptape, Reactor