Jonny Doig

He is responsible for guiding visual effects projects through the studio while fostering a strong team environment and a seamless client experience.  

A Wellington native, Jonny began his career at Wētā FX in 2004 as a Production Runner on Peter Jackson’s King Kong. He progressed through various production roles — at both Wētā FX and MPC London — eventually contributing to major projects such as The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Furious 7, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.   

After a break from the VFX industry in 2017, he returned to Wētā FX in 2024, bringing with him a broader perspective shaped by several years in the digital sector, where Jonny led digital transformation and web development initiatives for leading Wellington-based agencies.   

Educated at the University of Otago, with majors in Film & Media Studies and Communication Studies, Jonny’s professional focus remains on producing world-class VFX while enabling teams to thrive creatively in an evolving production landscape.