Vfx Executive Producer

Based in Vancouver BC, Image Engine is a world-class visual effects studio led by a team of creative and passionate individuals who are committed to furthering the art of visual storytelling. We offer a full range of visual effects services from concept designs and pre-visualization to computer-generated animation, compositing, and explosive volumetric digital effects.

Involved from the very first stages of production, our exceptionally talented crew works closely with clients to push artistic and technical boundaries. R&D is central to our philosophy of driving creativity through innovation, with a focus on continually evolving our robust production pipelines and pioneering in the area of proprietary software development.

Well-known for our groundbreaking alien animations in Neill Blomkamp’s critically-acclaimed film District 9, we have gone on to produce more award-winning work in The Mandalorian, Game Of Thrones, Lost in Space, Jurassic World, Elysium, and most recently, we received an Emmy Award for our VFX work in The Book of Boba Fett.

Our recent productions include The Mandalorian: Season 3, The Three-Body Problem, Willow, The School for Good and Evil, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Moon Knight, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, Snowpiercer, Hawkeye, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Mulan, and much more.

**POSITION PURPOSE**

The Executive Producer is to be a face of Image Engine to both clients and crew. Primary responsibilities are to oversee and maintain the smooth operation of productions within Image Engine, to maximize quality for our clients at a reasonable and fair cost, and to maintain client relationships and internal collaborative management to ensure successful growth of the company and profitability.

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Production**:

- Generate revenue
- Review client materials (scripts, storyboards, breakdowns, etc.) and provide detailed and accurate bids for the VFX work
- Act on behalf of Image Engine as the primary liaison in the studio with current and potential clients
- Work closely with the General Manager, VFX Supervisor, Producer and Production Team to ensure all projects are delivered on time and on budget while maintaining the highest quality of work
- Liaise with Operations, IT, HR & Finance to ensure production needs are met
- Manage client expectations and ensure client satisfaction
- Clearly communicate large changes to show schedule/budget to Image Engine executive team
- Profitability

**Management**:

- Collaborate with management and production teams to ensure Image Engine is successfully executing projects, building its brand, and building relationships with key clients while maintaining relationships with its current clientele
- Consult on business development initiatives, ensuring the right business is being attracted and awarded to the facility, and that excellent relationships with clients are built and maintained.
- Consult on the strategic plans and goals of the studio

**Communication**:

- Set an optimistic and enthusiastic tone for the studio
- Support and promote Image Engine policies and procedures
- Provide leadership to crew at all levels
- Help promote Image Engine’s work, company values, mission statement and vision to clients, colleagues, employees, and industry professionals

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of production and business development experience
- 5+ years of experience with executing and negotiating bids
- Supervisory/leadership experience
- Experience developing and implementing marketing strategy
- Strong knowledge of the VFX industry and market trends
- Experience in the VFX Industry is required

**SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
- Strong business development and relationship building skills
- Ability to coach, direct and lead a team
- Strong negotiating ability
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Ability to juggle competing priorities while meeting client or organizational requirements
- Effective decision making capability
- Ability to establish and maintain long-term relationships
- Strong organization and business development skills
- Excellent communication and time management skills