VFX Producer
We are currently taking VFX Producer expressions of interest for future opportunities in 2019.
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!
Location: Wellington - New Zealand