Overview

VFX Bidding Producer – Commercial

All applicants must reside in the US or in British Columbia or Ontario if applying within Canada.

Zoic Studios is currently seeking a Bidding Producer in Advertising which is responsible for producing detailed bid packages to send to our clients. This work requires extensive, up to date knowledge of the entire VFX workflow. You will work closely with the supervisors and department heads to study and analyze scripts, director treatments, produce VFX breakdowns, and quantify the work required, working across multiple potential projects in parallel. This position reports to our EVP, Global Operations.

Responsibilities

  • Read incoming scripts and review creative materials received.
  • Produce VFX breakdowns.
  • Creatively assess the work required to complete a project and provide bid days for VFX breakdowns in line with the Zoic pipeline.
  • Consult with VFX supervisors and Head of Departments on creative, technical approaches, and methodologies.
  • Provide accurate and accountable information to the studio regarding the financial viability of projects and workload requirements.
  • Produce detailed bid packages to send to our clients once approved.
  • Responsible for content handover of awarded shows to show Producer assigned.
  • Submitting preliminary resource request so staffing is aware of resource needs.
  • Helping with pitches, and possibly front end producing to get jobs going before a producer is assigned.
  • Work closely with HOP to evaluate post show financial analysis to compare bid to actuals in an effort to improve future methodology.
  • Attends all client meetings relating to upcoming projects.
  • Stays current of studio capacity and talent capabilities in order to effectively create bids.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of all projects currently in progress in the facility as well as the projects being bid.
  • QC bids for existing projects before they are sent to the client.

Qualifications

  • Proficient, high-level knowledge of Excel.
  • Extensive knowledge of the VFX workflow.
  • Experience as a Biding Producer or VFX Producer, with proven capability in providing detailed and accurate bids.
  • Organized and detail orientated.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Calm under pressure and tight deadlines.
  • Knowledge of Shotgun a plus.

Additional Info

  • Zoic Studios Los Angeles and New York participates in the eVerify program
  • This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned
  • Due to the volume of applications, we receive across our different openings we regret that only those selected to interview will be contacted

About Zoic Studios

Zoic Studios is an Award winning VFX company made up of accomplished artists and producers who understand story, process and relationships. Partnership, integrity and enthusiasm are our key founding principles. We have three locations, Los Angeles, New York City and Vancouver, Canada. Some of our recent credits include, Legends of Tomorrow, Stargirl, Fargo and The Haunting of Bly Manor.

"Visual Evolution" is our mission; we invest in constantly improving our technological and studio processes so that our artists can focus on being creative even in the lightning fast paced world of visual effects. We apply these principles to our work on some of the most VFX intensive film and television projects out there. We like a challenge. Do you?