Digital Production Manager

Purpose of the job:        

The Digital Production Manager (DPM) is responsible for the scheduling and management of all aspects of digital production for feature film visual effects.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• With the Digital Producer, creates a schedule for all phases of production and works with Digital Artist Managers to assign digital artists to the work
• Responsible for tracking billed artist weeks against the bid
• Maintains the hold schedule and authorizes releases for all digital artists
• Creates and maintains task assignments for the teams; anticipates potential staffing ..changes based on development or creative shifts through the show
• Responsible for artist timecard and vacation requests
• Maintains and publishes information regarding client notes and changes in planned work for Supervisors and Artists
• Provides information to support the VFX Producer with bidding and change orders
• Provides support to VFX and show Supervisors as needed
• Manages the task assignments and priorities for the VFX Editor
• Works with the DFX and CG Supervisors to create the render processor, disk space, and software projections for the duration of the show
• Manages daily digital resource utilization and acts as the primary contact person on the production team with regards to allocation of show resources; communicates daily with the show DPA regarding changes to priorities, etc.
• Oversees the setup of show-specific production needs including view stations, war rooms, etc.
• Manages show space planning and artist moves with the Digital Artist Managers and Facility Operations
• Responsible for end of show wrap up with key artists, Production Services and Video I/O • Participates in Production performance appraisal process
• Attends show post-mortems, documents and identifies action items for Digital Production team        

Education and/or Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in film, art, communications, or related field
• 5+ years production experience including
• 3+ years experience in a Production Management or a Supervisor role in feature film, visual effects experience preferred

Skills, Abilities, Special Licenses or Certificate:  

• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications required
• Knowledge of Gmail and Google Apps for work is a plus
• Experience with production tracking software (Shotgun) and asset management software a plus
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a high pressure environment

Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands:  

• Office working environment.
• Hours for this position are based on normal working hours but will require extra hours pending production needs.
• Walking/bending/sitting.