The visual effects Line Producer is central to VFX project management. They liaise with all aspects of production and post-production: Director, Editor, Producers and Supervisors as well as artists. Working closely with and on behalf of the internal VFX Producer in London or Montreal they help strategise and implement tasks and targets crucial to the delivery of the project on time and on budget.
Responsibilities:
Work with the Producer, Leads and Supervisors to create, implement and run the schedule, track and manage the workflow through the departments and meet internal and external deadlines
Oversee Coordinators and ensure the good organisation of dailies, rounds and meetings and the taking of notes and follow up of information
Ensure the production database is kept updated daily with notes and critical information
Communicate information quickly and succinctly to crew and other departments in person and not simply via e-mail
Communicate changes to client sessions, dailies or meetings either directly or through the Coordinators
Keep communication flowing from the Supervisor to the Leads, crew or other departments
Anticipate and communicate issues to the Producer and Supervisor in order to resolve problems quickly
Maintain an accurate summary of the project's progress based on the previous day's artists work
Take responsibility for knowing the details of the schedule and advising the Coordinators accordingly
Oversee the execution of client deliveries for all temps and finals
Manage edits alongside the Editorial department
Manage resources and communicate coherently with other support departments
Help to maintain a positive, upbeat and professional production office
Be pro-active and solution-orientated
Other ad hoc duties as may reasonably be required
Previous experience at Senior VFX Coordinator or Line Producer level
Highly organised with first-class time/project management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The proven ability to prioritise conflicting tasks
The ability to remain calm and confident in a fast-paced environment
The ability to work within a team towards a common goal
An in-depth understanding of live-action and CG based VFX workflows
An in-depth understanding of common file formats and resolutions
Knowledge of production database tools e.g. Shotgun
A good knowledge of MS Office packages
Previous scheduling experience
Basic Linux skills
Basic Avid/editorial knowledge
Lateral thinking skills
Qualifications
Degree or above, or 5 years work experience in lieu
At least 2 years work experience (7 years if no degree of above)
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Framestore combines talent and technology to reframe the possible in film, content, advertising and immersive experiences.
Founded in 1986, Framestore is now a global company of over 3,000 people across eight locations. We create pixel-perfect images for blockbuster films and TV, iconic advertising campaigns and innovative immersive projects.
Our portfolio of work is underpinned by an industry-leading expertise in VFX and has resulted in a multitude of awards including Oscars and BAFTAs as well as a record number of Cannes Lions awards, which all cement our position at the forefront of innovation.
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