VFX Producer

Description

Job Purpose:
Responsible, alongside the VFX Supervisor, for strategising, implementing and managing targets and relationships specific to the VFX delivery of a feature film project. Responsible for managing project budget and overseeing the schedule and workflow of the Show Production team. This is a client facing role. Reports to the Executive Producer.

Needs to Do / Key Responsibilities:

• Bidding / Client Liaison / Project Delivery
-Ensure all VFX show deliverables are determined, built into the contracted schedule and delivered on time
-Liaise directly with the client to ensure work is progressing as per contracted
-schedule and manage all change orders
-Generate payment and key milestone schedules
-Manage client expectations

• Budget
-Manage the contracted VFX budget for a feature film project
-Monitor overall Bid vs Actuals

• Reports
-Provide weekly cost and schedule reports to Executive VFX Producer and Head of Production

• Tracking:
-Track all turnovers, assets, shots, finals, editorial updates, marketing requests and change orders

• Internal Communications & Reporting
-Manage internal communication between the VFX Supervisors, Leads, Heads of Departments and Show Production; and anticipate and communicate issues in order to resolve problems quickly
-Maintain weekly internal client status reports

• Scheduling / Resource Management:
-Maintain oversight of Production Manager’s schedule according to the scope of VFX work required on the show
-Ensure scheduled targets are being hit; and, if not, troubleshoot and resolve any scheduling conflicts, issues or delays
-Forecast resource requirements with the VFX Production Manager, VFX Supervisor and Resource Manager to plan an effective and efficient approach to completing the show within contractually agreed deadlines.

• Manage Show Production Team
-Set up and maintain best-practice methodology typical of a television VFX pipeline; including client relations, internal communications, scheduling, budgeting, database maintenance, reporting and tracking.

• Above and Beyond:
-Positive, upbeat and professional
-Pro-active and solution-orientated

Needs to know and have

Essential Skills:

• Good flair for dealing with clients – knows the right tone and urgency without leading to misunderstandings
• Highly organised and detail-oriented; with first-class time/project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to remain calm and confident in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of motivating and leading teams on various projects with confidence and clarity
• Lateral thinking skills
• Proficient in production database tools e.g. Shotgun

Essential Experience:

• Proven experience with VFX workflows, pipelines and turnarounds
• A minimum of 2 years of experience at a VFX Line Producer level or in a similar senior production role at a VFX facility
• An in-depth understanding of live-action and CG based VFX workflows, pipeline and schedule
• Proven track record of client-facing project management and scheduling
• Responsible for the efficient running of a show through all departments within budget and to contracted deadlines.

Needs to:

• Bid the Show
• Forecast resources for the show using inhouse Forecasting Tools.
• Schedule & plan resource requirements with the Executive VFX Producer, VFX Supervisor & Head of Production
• Provide weekly cost and schedule reports to Executive VFX Producer and Head of Production
• Ensure the VFX team understands the goals and deadlines for assets, shots, sequences and any R&D projects required.
• Ensure scheduled targets are being met by troubleshooting and resolving any scheduling conflicts, issues or delays.
• Track turnovers and ensure we are tracking to contract and budget.
• Track editorial updates & changes ensuring the production database is current and aligned with change orders.
• Track client change orders and ensure the VFX team are aware of budget changes approved to progress.
• Ensure the production team is running efficiently by attending reviews, rounds & meetings.
• Arrange and/or attend senior VFX Supervisor reviews & Director reviews.
• Ensure artist schedules are being managed efficiently.
• Approve requested overtime as necessary. Ensure the Production team are managing the amount of overtime pre-approved.
• Approve artist timesheets and leave

Requirements are:

• A minimum of 5 years experience as a Producer in Feature Film VFX.
• Proven experience successfully Producing large projects within a facility.
• Onset experience preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of database systems (preferably Filemaker), Excel & Word.
• Proven experience managing artists and working with clients.
• Organized and methodical in approach to work.
• Clear planning with artists, supervisors & clients.
• Capable of motivating and leading teams with enthusiasm.
• Able to troubleshoot & solve problems.
• Calm and personable under pressure and when working to tight deadlines.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

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