Overview

Purpose of the job:
The Digital Production Manager (DPM) is responsible for the scheduling and management of all aspects of digital production for feature film visual effects.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
● With the Digital Producer, creates a schedule for all phases of production and works ..with Digital Artist Managers to assign digital artists to the work
● Responsible for tracking billed artist weeks against the bid
● Maintains the hold schedule and authorizes releases for all digital artists
● Creates and maintains task assignments for the teams; anticipates potential staffing ..changes based on development or creative shifts through the show
● Responsible for artist timecard and vacation requests
● Maintains and publishes information regarding client notes and changes in planned ..work for Supervisors and Artists
● Provides information to support the VFX Producer with bidding and change orders
● Provides support to VFX and show Supervisors as needed
● Manages the task assignments and priorities for the VFX Editor
● Works with the DFX and CG Supervisors to create the render processor, disk space, and ..software projections for the duration of the show
● Manages daily digital resource utilization and acts as the primary contact person on the ..production team with regards to allocation of show resources; communicates daily.with ..the show DPA regarding changes to priorities, etc.
● Oversees the setup of show-specific production needs including view stations, war ..rooms, etc.
● Manages show space planning and artist moves with the Digital Artist Managers and ..Facility Operations
● Responsible for end of show wrap up with key artists, Production Services and Video I/O
● Participates in Production performance appraisal process
● Attends show post-mortems, documents and identifies action items for Digital Production team

Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience Required:
● Bachelor’s degree in film, art, communications, or related field
● 5+ years production experience including
● 3+ years experience in a Production Management or a Supervisor role in feature film, ..visual effects experience preferred
● Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications required
● Knowledge of Gmail and Google Apps for work is a plus
● Experience with production tracking software (ShotGun) and asset management ..software a plus
● Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
● Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a high pressure environment

About DIGITAL DOMAIN

To apply for this position please submit an application to Recruiter, Sandra Almond at salmond@d2.com