Description
Oversee
management of all aspects of computer animation production in partnership with
the VFX Supervisor and Head of CG. The position will report to the Studio
Director.
Schedule
and budget:
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Track
the status of every sequence and shot in the production, manage the VFX Supervisor’s time and
priorities and produce weekly director schedules
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Work
closely with the VFX Supervisor to communicate creative priorities throughout
the production
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Partner
with the Studio Director and Production Supervisors to oversee department
production schedules, quotas and staffing needs.
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Manage
overall production schedule including interdepartmental workflow, and
monitor/oversee department budgets, schedules and priorities
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Maintain
central production schedule/tracking documents in partnership with Production
Accountant
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Support
department managers and coordinators in creating department budgets and
schedules
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Track,
document and report on major creative changes resulting in budget/schedule
overages
Personnel
management:
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Supervise
and mentor department supervisors. Facilitate career growth and training for
production coordinators and assistants
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Provide
guidance and support to department leads
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Facilitate
inter-department and inter-lead communication
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Facilitate
effective department coordinator and lead partnerships
Support
of the creative process:
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Use
interpersonal skills to resolve conflict, promote a collaborative production
environment, and foster an atmosphere of cooperation and communication
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Attend
creative review and approval sessions and provide leadership as needed
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Suggest
production solutions that will allow for needed creative changes to be made