Virtual Production Producer

6 Months ago • All levels
Game Production

Job Description

The Virtual Production Producer at ILM London bids, schedules, and crews Virtual Production projects. Working closely with executive producers and clients, this role ensures the successful execution of ILM's and the client's vision for Virtual Production. Responsibilities include managing budgets, nurturing client relationships, exploring new market opportunities, overseeing project schedules and staff, and ensuring the smooth operation of the Townsend stage. The role requires fluency in ILM's virtual production workflows and industry best practices, along with strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to handle various tasks while meeting deadlines. This hybrid role requires a minimum of 2 days on-site per week in London.
Must Have:
  • Production management experience
  • Visual Effects knowledge
  • Strong communication skills
  • Budget management
  • Client relationship management
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Google Suite

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Job Posting Title:

Virtual Production Producer - ILM London

Req ID:

10115337

Job Description:

Imagine being at the forefront of cinematic innovation. At Industrial Light & Magic, we're not just creating visual effects; we're redefining how stories are told. As a Virtual Production Producer in our London studio, you'll be the architect of groundbreaking projects, bridging the gap between imagination and reality.

Position Summary

The Virtual Production Producer bids, schedules and crews Virtual Production projects across ILM’s portfolio of shows. In partnership with key production, creative and technology leadership, this role creates and executes ILM and the client’s vision for Virtual Production in concert with the operations teams running and maintaining ILM’s Volumes, as needed. This role is fluent in the latest ILM Virtual Production workflows as well as the latest industry and vendor offerings, and helps guide clients through methodology discussions, both related to on-set and VFX aspects that may be required.

What You’ll Do:

  • Partners with the Executive Producer, Virtual Production to represent Virtual Production to our internal and external client base.

  • Connects to market our Virtual Production and stage related services worldwide.  

  • Maintains and nurtures existing client relationships, ensuring our clients are aware of developments in our technology and services.

  • Seeks out new clients. Exploring potential new markets for our services and advising the business of new opportunities (beyond our traditional markets of film and television) and how best to exploit them.

  • Working closely with the Executive Producer, Virtual Production, to manage the budget for the Virtual Production.

  • Meet with clients regarding specific projects.

  • Provide clients with estimates of budget and schedule requirements needed to complete the work.

  • Prepare bid letter, key dates schedule and assumptions for the work of a specific project(s).

  • During production, serve as principal client contact on UK based projects for non-creative/technical issues, tracking and reporting progress of work, budgeting and negotiating cost of work and delivering cost/schedule changes to ensure client is updated as needed.

  • Create, organise and maintain overall project schedules.

  • Supervise assigned production staff.

  • Initiate cost controls for each production. Work with production accountants to provide management with early, consistent and accurate EFC reporting.

  • Participate and oversee work at the Townsend stage and on set, as required.

  • Establishes and implements ILMs best practices across ILM London’s portfolio.

  • Liaises with facilities to ensure the smooth operation of the Townsend stage and applies best practices globally as required.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience in related field or equivalent work experience required 

  • Proven experience in production management to include strong working knowledge of Visual Effects techniques and terminology 

  • Proficiency in Macs/PCs including Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Suite

  • Must possess inclusive organizational and communication skills and be able to handle a variety of tasks in an efficient manner while meeting deadlines

  • The role will likely require weekend work, as outlined by show schedules

The role may also require:

  • Travel for client meetings and/or plate shoot

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

If you're ready to be part of a team that's shaping the future of entertainment, we want to hear from you.

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.

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Job Posting Segment:

ILM London

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM London

Primary Job Posting Category:

VFX Producing - Studios

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

London, United Kingdom

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-03-04

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