Overview

CVD VFX is growing and we’re looking to bring on a full time VFX Producer.

Must Have:

-Minimum of 5 years VFX feature film industry experience
-1-2 years experience VFX feature film Production Management experience
-Experience as VFX Producer on minimum 1 project
-Expertise in building effective working relationships and communicating with clients
-High-level knowledge of MS Office applications, particularly Excel

-Knowledge of Shotgun

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the production schedule with the VFX Supervisor to ensure the right balance between time spent & quality of shots
Maintain the ‘bid’ in coordination with the VFX Executive Producer, ensuring maximum profitability
Represents the company externally and internally
Work closely with VFX Supervisor and/or CG Supervisor(s)/ Sequence Supervisor(s) to:Hold team dailies
Perform rounds at artists desks
Provide schedule visibility to the team and the executives
Help the supervisors ‘sell’ the shots to the clients(s)
Help manage resources: renderfarm, licenses, R&D, etc.
Discipline the artists on a day-to-day basis to maintain a high standard of work within the deadlines
Bid shots with help from the VFX Supervisor and the team and present to the VFX Executive Producer to review
Collaborate with Central Production Manager and Department Coordinators on outsource needs (with VFX Executive Producer approval)
Manage, mentor and empower Production Managers in their respective areas
Manage workflow to balance production schedule and employee resources
Use time management skills to schedule meetings and tasks effectively
Manage time and resources to meet weekly targets
Other duties and responsibilities consistent with your position may be assigned to you from time to time
Technical skills

Ability to train and coach production staff
Experience on a large (300+ shots) multi-vendor production
Supervisory experience is an asset
Excellent client and crew management skills
Thorough understanding of live-action and CG based VFX workflows
Proven ability to manage high revenue budgets
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (specifically Excel)
Existing industry contacts
Experience with Shotgun database
Production-side experience a bonus
Outsource experience not required, but definitely preferred
Core skills

Highly organized, first-class time/project management skills
Excellent client and crew management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Capable of motivating and leading a large team, with enthusiasm and clarity
Ability to stay calm under pressure
Excellent time management skills

* the descriptions from this post have been taken from various other job posts.