Senior VFX Producer
Description
TYPE: Full Time
LOCATION: Vancouver
Umedia is an international
film group specialized in the production of international
feature-film projects. Its activities include production, co-production,
financing (through internal funds), visual effects (VFX) and
finishing (DI). It has offices in Los Angeles, London, Paris and Brussels and recently Vancouver.
Umedia’s launch of its Post-production studio in
Vancouver, focuses on visual
effects, animation, color finishing and mastering for feature films and
platform TV series. To support this new entity, Umedia is looking for an experienced VFX
Producer.
By joining us, you integrate into an international
group continuously striving for excellence thanks to a strong
corporate culture and core values.
YOUR MISSION
The VFX
Producer role carries significant responsibilities both internal and external
and is at the heart of a project. From the script breakdown and bidding
process through to driving
a production schedule and managing a budget, being effective in this role is crucial to a
well-organized project. The VFX Producer liaises with the client
throughout the entire process.
Your direct
responsibilities include:
- Support
the Head of Sales at client
meetings and during client calls
- Breakdown
scripts & create budgets
- Quote
work with the
Visual Effects Supervisor, select artists, technical staff
& R&D
- Plan
and schedule facility
resources with the various teams and departments
- Ensure the most
effective approach to the visual
effects work
- Ensure the
progression of work to the client’s satisfaction; act as
liaison between client and Umedia
- Report
the progress of work
internally and to the client on a weekly basis
- Manage the
project’s budget
- Ensure all
departments are aware of the project’s requirements, e.g. disk
space, rendering, etc.
- Ensure
awareness of milestones and upcoming deadlines with the
production team and the crew
- Ensure the daily
production schedule is efficient
and running smoothly
- Oversee
& manage the VFX
Coordinators team
- Provide
training, support and
assistance for VFX Coordinators when necessary
- Identify
any discrepancies with crew size
and recruiting plans in the resource schedule
YOUR PROFILE- Minimum of 2
years’ experience as a VFX Producer on VFX projects for feature films
- Highly
proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications (Word,
PowerPoint, OneNote, Visio)
- A minimum of 5
years’ experience in Autodesk
Shotgun software (or
equivalent)
- Good
understanding of task scheduling software like Microsoft Project
- Demonstrable
ability to effectively lead and manage staff
You are autonomous, rigorous and
demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset with a high sense
of responsibility.
OUR OFFER
We offer an
attractive package and a position within a fast growing environment with clear
career development opportunities.
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