Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - VFX

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading name in film and post-production seeks a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to drive innovation in VFX through AI-enhanced workflows. As a member of the senior leadership, you'll design scalable, automated production processes and lead a world-class tech team. This role offers a competitive salary of £100K-£150K, alongside performance bonuses and comprehensive benefits aimed at fostering a creative and innovative environment.

Benefits

Private medical

Pension

Wellbeing support

Generous annual leave with buy-back options

Access to top-tier training and events

Qualifications

• 10+ years in media tech leadership (film, TV, or digital production).
• Deep expertise in cloud-native workflows, DAM/MAM systems.
• Strong grasp of media formats and standards (ACES, IMF, AS-11).

Responsibilities

• Architect AI-driven workflows spanning acquisition to delivery.
• Lead infrastructure development (cloud/on-prem) for scalable VFX.
• Ensure security, compliance, and cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud-native workflows

Automation

AI integration

Media formats expertise

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Client:

Intellect Group

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

A leading name in film and post-production is looking for a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to drive innovation at the intersection of creativity and AI. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of storytelling through cutting-edge technology and intelligent content pipelines.

About the Role

As CTO, you’ll join the senior leadership team and lead the strategic development of scalable, AI-enhanced production and post-production workflows. You'll design a seamless, metadata-driven content pipeline—integrating real-time tools, automation, and hybrid cloud infrastructure to empower creative teams and streamline delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect AI-driven workflows spanning acquisition to delivery
• Lead infrastructure development (cloud/on-prem) for scalable VFX and editorial operations
• Oversee the integration of machine learning tools across creative processes
• Drive R&D in AI-assisted VFX, editorial automation, and synthetic media
• Build and lead a world-class tech team across systems, pipeline, and ML
• Ensure security, compliance, and cross-team collaboration

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years in media tech leadership (film, TV, or digital production)
• Deep expertise in cloud-native workflows, DAM/MAM systems, and pipeline architecture
• Strong grasp of media formats and standards (ACES, IMF, AS-11)
• Visionary leadership with a hands-on, practical approach
• £100K–£150K salary + performance bonus
• Private medical, pension, and wellbeing support
• Generous annual leave with buy-back options
• Access to top-tier training, events, and creative technology tools