Production Manager

Position-Summary

We-are-seeking-a-VFX-Production-Manager-who-embodies-the-production-excellence,-collaborative-spirit,-and-passion-for-great-filmmaking-that-defines-ILM.-

This-role-is-pivotal,-working-closely-with-the-VFX-Producer/Assoc-Producer-on-projects,-stepping-in-to-support-Producer/Assoc-Producer-duties-as-required,-and-maintaining-direct-communication-with-the-VFXProducer/Assoc-Producer-and/or-Executive-Producer-on-all-aspects-of-the-show.-The-Production-Manager-reports-to-the-VFX-Show-Producer/Assoc-Producer-daily-for-show-specific-tasks.

What-You’ll-Do:

• Collaborate-with-the-Producer/Assoc-Producer-and-Supervisors-to-develop-an-overall-show-asset-and-shot-schedule-across-all-disciplines,-utilising-both-internal-resources-and-external-vendors.

• Oversee-schedule-implementation -by-guiding-and-directing-Line-Producers, -supervisors,-and-leads,-following-ILM’s-best-practices-for-scheduling.

• Manage-the-production-crew-daily,-including-directing-Coordinators-and-Production-Assistants-to-ensure-all-show-needs-are-met.

• Act-as-the-default-leader-when-the-Producer/Assoc-Producer-is-out-of-the-office-or-otherwise-engaged.

• Serve-as-the-liaison-with-vendors-for-technical-and-creative-issues-to-ensure-work-remains-on-schedule-and-optimal-workflows-are-maintained.

• Proactively-identify-and-plan-work-to-be-outsourced,-prepare-vendor-bidding-packages,-and-contribute-to-vendor-cost-analysis-and-weekly-cost-reporting.

• In-partnership-with-the-Producer/Assoc-Producer,-check-the-Estimated-Final-Cost-(EFC)-to-ensure-the-work-is-on-budget.

• Run-bid-meetings-as-needed;-budgeting-responsibilities-may-vary-at-the-Producer/Assoc-Producers-discretion.

• Manage-client-contact-when-the-Producer/Assoc-Producer-is-unavailable.

• Participate-in-special-projects-as-requested.

• Work-on-the-same-schedule-as-first-or-second-unit-production-as-needed.

What-We’re-Looking-For:

• Proven-professional-experience-in-film-or-episodic,-with-a-strong-working-knowledge-of-visual-effects-Crewing,-scheduling,-techniques-and-terminology.

• Proven-Line-Producing-experience-across-sequence-and -full-show-scheduling

• Proficiency-with-Macs/PCs-and-Google-Suite.

• Working-knowledge-of-Linux-is-a-plus.

• Strong-scheduling-experience-is-essential.

• Proven-experience-of-Shotgrid-is-essential.

• Exceptional-organisational-and-communication-skills.

• Ability-to-manage-multiple-tasks-efficiently-while-meeting-deadlines.

• Strong-problem-solving-abilities-and-proactive-in-raising-concerns-regarding-vendor-relations.

Applications-Close-Friday-16th-May-2024

This-role-is-Hybrid,-which-means-the-employee-will-be-required-to-work-a-minimum-of-2-days-on-site-per-week-at-a-Company-designated-location,-and-occasionally-from-home.