Expression of Interest – Executive VFX Producer (Film)

The Executive VFX Producer responsibilities include:

• Mentoring and guiding producers of all levels, particularly our Junior and Associate Producers
• Working with the global New Business team on projects in early stages to support as needed to help get shows awarded
• Oversee newly awarded projects that don’t yet have an available assigned producer
• Working with the Head of Production to assign new shows to the appropriate producer
• When required, hand a new project off to assigned producer with detailed brief and overview of
• Oversee creative and financial progress of shows where there is a junior or Associate producer in place and report findings to HOP
• Run weekly meeting with our experienced producers to ensure production is running smoothly and offering advice when needed
• Attend weekly meetings with HOP to go over status of current projects and any potential incoming new projects to the site
• Maintaining studio/client relationships and alongside the HOP, acting as a point of escalation for any issues on shows
• Working closely with Production Accounts to keep track of the financial health of projects and to provide detailed reporting alongside our Junior and Associate Producers
• Jump on to a project as Producer when needed to cover for Producer sick/holiday or other coverage
• Involved in strategic planning for current and upcoming film projects; organise GetGo meetings and participate in Methodology meetings, etc
• Knowledgeable of relevant tax credit schemes for our clients, blended rebates and necessary qualifications
• Work closely with the HOP and Central Production Manager to ensure all shows you are overseeing are following best practices and global processes for Production
• Assist CPM with production training as needed
• Looking at the bigger pictures of shows and managing production in line with the global company strategy

Must Have:

• Extensive high-end feature film VFX Producer experience
• Proven project management experience, including scheduling and budgeting
• Experience in bidding and winning work
• Ability to oversee multiple VFX shows
• Proven leadership experience and experience managing production teams under high level of pressure and during fast-paced show delivery times
• Expertise in building effective working relationships and effective communication with internal crew, cross site crew and clients
• Proven relationships with VFX clients and studios
• High-level knowledge of MS Office applications, particularly Excel
• Minimum education of Diploma level or equivalent
• Ability to establish priorities amongst multiple shows

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of Shotgun
• Knowledge of MS Project

About You:

• Passionate about film
• Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy
• Capable of motivating and leading a large team, with enthusiasm and clarity
• Calm under pressure and capable of delivering to short deadlines
• Analytical, logical and methodical in your approach
• Organised, pro-active and a self-starter
• A positive, can-do attitude