Vfx Production Manager
5 months ago
Job Responsibilities
- Works with the VFX Producer to determine milestones, and set an efficient and effective production schedule for the show.
- Creates a daily delivery schedule in support of the weekly delivery milestones set by the VFX Producer.
- Forecasts resource requirements with the VFX Producer, Heads of Department, and Department Coordinators, to plan an effective and efficient approach to completing the show within contractually agreed deadlines.
- Oversees the day-to-day operations of the show, managing production requirements from beginning to end of the project.
- Is accountable for the accuracy of all relevant project information in Shotgun, ensuring that shot data, tasks, statuses, camera reports, notes and other critical information is meticulously maintained on a timely basis. PM does the initial shotgun setup. So all awarded shots are entered,
- Schedules and facilitates creative launches with each department lead and the VFX Supervisor to review the scope of work, references, editorial cuts, set notes, etc.
- Is accountable for hitting scheduled payment and key milestones, working with production departments to ensure the schedule is on track.
- Identifies potential bottlenecks, and proposes solutions to the VFX Producer and Executive Producer. Adjusts the schedule appropriately based on the agreed-upon course of action.
- Organizes scrums, dailies, and meetings.
- Arranges client review cineSync sessions, circulating the playlist agenda and media links in advance.
- Takes clear, concise and accurate notes in all dailies sessions. Promptly publishes all notes in Shotgun, ensuring teams have the required information as quickly as possible.
- Ensures client notes are reviewed by the VFX Supervisor, and subsequently published in Shotgun as quickly as possible.
- Reports daily show progress to the VFX Producer.
- Works with show Coordinators to ensure all administrative tasks are completed, and are accurate.
- Plays a key role in the end of show post-mortem reviews, providing feedback on successes and identifies areas for improvement.
- Promotes a positive, productive, and collaborative work environment.
- Acts as an ambassador of Mavericks’ core values and studio culture.
Qualifications and Essential Skills
- 3-5 years of production management experience in live-action episodic television and feature film visual effects.
- Exceptional scheduling and project management skills with expert knowledge of Autodesk Shotgun and Microsoft Excel, and working knowledge of FileMaker Pro.
- In-depth understanding of the VFX process and pipeline.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.
- Able to cope with stressful situations and conflict with composure.
- Able to perform multiple tasks, set priorities and solve problems.
- Collaborative by nature.
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