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!
https://careers.wetafx.co.nz/jobs/528?a=creativeheads
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