Executive Vfx Producer

2 days ago

Sydney, Australia DNEG Full time

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
- 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
- Permanent Staff Position_

**Workplace Flexibility & Location

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