Digital Production Manager/VFX Producer

Gentle Giant Studios (GGS) is currently recruiting a Digital Production Manager/VFX Producer to manage and expand the production of digital projects in addition to coordinating and streamlining our ever-demanding digital production process. This high profile position is key to ensuring delivery of digital assets for existing clients that include feature film cyber scanning contracts, visual effects support, as well as development and implementation of proprietary technology. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating, scheduling and workflow of our technology development department while liaising with our roster of clients. The DPM/VFX Producer will be dealing with external vendors, managing budget and scheduling needs and ensuring that the Digital department maximizes profitability by maintaining and leveraging 14+ years of relationships with major studios. The DPM/VFX Producer will ensure delivery of a varying mix of digital content to multiple clients, and meet our ever-demanding deadlines while maintaining quality standards that are synonymous with the GGS brand. Forward planning and scheduling is key, with the ideal candidate being incredibly organized and experienced in all stages of the digital production process.

Responsibilities:
• Working with multiple cross functional teams across International time zones
• Oversight of digital department to establish best workflows, scheduling, working practice and allocation of resources
• Implementing and coordinating multiple production schedules, both internally and externally
• Setting production and technology development schedules, both internally and externally
• Prioritization of production team’s tasks and responsibilities
• Oversight and implementation of data storage, security and organization
• Managing production budgets including direct management of personnel, equipment and reconciliation of costs
• Liaising with external developers, freelance personnel, external project managers, and vendors to ensure quality and punctuality

The DPM/VFX Producer will report directly to the Vice President and President and will be responsible for maintaining and sharing financial records, including bids, estimates and invoices with the company Controller.

Minimum Qualifications:
• The highest level of recommendations from previous colleagues and Industry contacts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, financial tracking software and project tracking software
• Knowledge of 3D, compositing and rendering hardware and software preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage time according to current priorities in an efficient manner
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• 2 to 5 years’ experience line producing and/or managing a digital production team preferably on feature films
• Current list of Industry contacts including VFX Producers, VFX Supervisors and key decision makers

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in management of strong personalities and a demonstrated ability to keep a positive, supportive demeanor during the challenges of production
• Proven ability to travel and represent GGS Digital in industry conferences , panels and trade shows
• Experience with cost projections, bidding and invoicing that would be typical of a digital production workflow
• On set experience working with a VFX team and clients
• Membership in ACM SIGGRAPH, VES , PGA or other reputable professional associations

SALARY commensurate with experience and qualifications

We value our employees' time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by a competitive salary depending on your experience, in addition to:

•Paid time off
•Group health plans
•401(k)
•Future growth opportunities

Submission Requirements:

If you possess the required skills described above, thrive in a fast-paced environment, welcome challenges, and value personal and professional growth, we want to meet you. Please send your resume to hr@gentlegiantstudios.com - No phone calls please.