Digital Production Manager/VFX Producer

Description

Gentle Giant Studios (GGS) is currently recruiting a Digital Production Manager/VFX Producer to manage and expand the production of digital projects in addition to coordinating and streamlining our ever-demanding digital production process. This high profile position is key to ensuring delivery of digital assets for existing clients that include feature film cyber scanning contracts, visual effects support, as well as development and implementation of proprietary technology. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating, scheduling and workflow of our technology development department while liaising with our roster of clients. The DPM/VFX Producer will be dealing with external vendors, managing budget and scheduling needs and ensuring that the Digital department maximizes profitability by maintaining and leveraging 14+ years of relationships with major studios.  The DPM/VFX Producer will ensure delivery of a varying mix of digital content to multiple clients, and meet our ever-demanding deadlines while maintaining quality standards that are synonymous with the GGS brand. Forward planning and scheduling is key, with the ideal candidate being incredibly organized and experienced in all stages of the digital production process.

Responsibilities:

·         Working with multiple cross functional teams across International time zones

·         Oversight of digital department to establish best workflows, scheduling, working practice and allocation of resources

·         Implementing and coordinating multiple production schedules, both internally and externally

·         Setting production and technology development schedules, both internally and externally

·         Prioritization of production team’s tasks and responsibilities

·         Oversight and implementation of data storage, security and organization

·         Managing production budgets including direct management of personnel, equipment and reconciliation of costs

·         Liaising with external developers, freelance personnel, external project managers, and vendors to ensure quality and punctuality

The DPM/VFX Producer will report directly to the Vice President and President and will be responsible for maintaining and sharing financial records, including bids, estimates and invoices with the company Controller.