Associate Production Manager

5 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Industrial Light & Magic Full time

Job Summary:

The Associate Production Manager at Industrial Light & Magic plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our visual effects productions. This position involves working closely with Coordinators to maintain a well-organized and efficient workflow, overseeing show sequences or discipline schedules, and guiding the team to achieve comprehensive schedules. The Associate Production Manager also works with Production Assistants to delegate tasks and ensure the project's overall success.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establish and maintain show schedules, working closely with Coordinators to ensure a strong overall schedule.
  • Manage and mentor Production Coordinators and PAs, providing guidance and support to help them grow in their roles.
  • Collaborate with Producers and Production Managers to bid shot work, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Partner with PMs to drive targets and milestones, ensuring that projects are delivered to the highest standards.
  • Work alongside Coordinators to create weekly artist schedules, while overseeing big-picture schedules with PMs/Producers. Track client needs, reviews, and deliveries to ensure all disciplines meet their targets.
  • Report potential issues that may affect the schedule or workflow to Project Producers and Production Managers.
  • Correspond with cross-site teams regarding reviews, schedules, and resource needs when required.
  • Support discipline supervisors and/or leads in crewing, casting, and scheduling bodies of work, keeping in mind the overall show schedule, client reviews, bids, and other discipline needs.
  • Schedule, track, and manage assigned work within Shotgrid, working with Production Managers to display information in Shotgrid.
  • Keep a weekly synopsis of discipline and/or sequence accomplishments and next steps.
  • Anticipate and communicate issues to leadership teams to reach solutions in a timely manner.
  • Oversee outsourced work, ensuring that vendors' bids and schedules align with the overall show schedule and goals.
  • Technical ability and understanding required to run Linux, Windows, and Mac-based programs for reviews with crew (dailies), clients, external vendors, and various meetings.
  • Conference room, Viewstation, and basic technical setup and troubleshooting (running generic scripts to resolve issues).
  • Prioritization and escalation of technical support issues.
  • Ability to cover for Coordinators or Production Assistants if needed.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • May accompany VFX Supervisors and Matchmovers on location for blue screen and principle photography work, overseeing camera reports, shot information sheets, and matchmove information.
  • Serve as the main point person between Production and VFX Editors, discussing cut lengths, key frame numbers, editorial discrepancies, and other specifics regarding film.
  • Reserve equipment and resources needed for location and stage work, monitoring schedules to avoid conflicts.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years in the VFX Production environment.
  • Proven work experience in VFX production, including strong working knowledge of post-production techniques and terminology.
  • Bachelor's degree in Film, Art, Drama, or related field or equivalent work experience required.
  • Ability to juggle multiple projects, work with diverse personalities, and work within strict deadlines.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to handle a variety of tasks in an efficient manner while meeting deadlines.
  • Proficiency in Macs/PCs, including Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of UNIX required.
  • Ability to work on a computer/keyboard for long periods of time.
  • Ability to work overtime on an ongoing basis.
  • Ability to travel as needed.
  • Attention to detail, follow-through, and strong communication skills.

About Industrial Light & Magic:

Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters, and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

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