VFX Producer - Senior
Method Studios
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 4/3/2017 3:48:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
VFX Producer
DESCRIPTION
Method Studios is currently in search of a VFX Producer to join its Production team.
Candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of the production, including initial bidding and breakdown, scheduling and resource planning, and the timely completion of the visual effects work on budget and to the client's and Method's expectation.
Partnered with the VFX Supervisor, the VFX Producer will work with and manage the client on a daily basis and ensure the highest standard of work is produced at all times.
Responsibilities and Duties
Work in conjunction with VFX Supervisor to breakdown ,bid, budget, schedule and manage projects
Work with the Client on scope of work, changes, schedules and deadlines
Manage Client expectations for deliverables and deadlines
Report overall project status as required to the Client
Work with accounting to ensure all invoices are sent according to contractual payment schedule
Work with the VFX Supervisor to ensure work is being done within the scope of the budget
Work with finance to ensure overall tracking of costs for the project
Monitor overall Bid vs Actual of the artists work vs department milestones / deadlines to make sure the project is on track
Work with Resource Management to ensure staff are assigned and maintained throughout the duration of the project
Work with Digital Producer(s) / Production Manager(s) / Coordinator(s) to disseminate job expectations and responsibilities for the project
Create and manage delivery schedules for the project with the Production team
Ensure all project deliverables are laid out and that shots are managed and delivered according to schedule with team meetings
Manage expectations for the Project's crew and keeping them motivated
Keep the crew informed of project goals, milestones and deadlines
Report overall project status during weekly facility production meetings
Work with all facility departments to keep them updated on project requirements / needs within a reasonable timeframe.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum 3-5 years of experience within the Visual Effects industry from a combination of Coordinating and Production Managing experience
Minimum 5 years of Producing experience
VFX Studio experience and in depth understanding of Visual Effects process and pipeline (both animated and photoreal)
An understanding of production software (Maya, Houdini, Nuke) is a plus
Highly motivated and works well with a team of artists, coordinators, VFX supervisors, etc.
Ability to manage teams in multiple locations
Excellent people-management, communication and organizational skills, as well as an exceptional eye for detail
On-set experience / knowledge of on-set workflow
Proven track record in project management
Experience with Shotgun, Filemaker Pro, Excel, Web based wikis