Production Manager

About the position

We are looking for a Production Manager to join our team. As a Production Manager you will help create and maintain project master schedules, oversee budgets, and collaborate with our top-tier Producers and department leads. You'll play a vital role in ensuring smooth workflows across VFX/CG pipelines, managing team coordination, and guiding Production Coordinators. We are looking for an eager team-player with passion for creative productions and an eye for detail. 

What we offer you

🎉 A fun, creative, international and inclusive environment

🧠 Opportunities for personal growth, a wide variety of projects and experienced co-workers that collaborate and share knowledge

⚖️ Flexible working hours encouraging work-life balance

💻 Hybrid working model that enables hybrid, fully remote or on location work

What you will get to do

• Create and maintain the project master and delivery schedules, including setting and executing project milestones alongside the Producer

• Manage the budget across the show, ensuring that day estimates are maintained and in-line with the project’s overall budget alongside the Producer

• Plan and assist with the project requirements in crewing the show alongside the Producer and Central Production Manager

• Establish appropriate task assignments in collaboration with department leads

• Supervise departmental dependencies across the project ensuring a smooth workflow in-line with GBK and standard VFX/CG pipelines

• Communicate with Producers, Coordinators, creative and technical leads regarding directives and production requirements of specific projects

• Oversee and mentor the Production Coordinators in the creation and execution of the project task schedules/ microschedules

• Act as a point of coordination and contact between the day-to-day production team and the project’s senior management

• Oversee the coordination of dailies and reviews, ensuring accurate notes are taken and production priorities are distributed and followed

• Assist the Producer in generating internal progress reports for the production and management teams and forecast any delays or overages

• Occasional client liaison

What you bring

• 3+ years experience in a CG or VFX studio

• Strong planning, organizational and budget-management skills

• Leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate the project team with enthusiasm and clarity

• Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills in a remote/hybrid environment

• Fervent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, a willingness and ability to learn new technology

• Must be a team player as well as be able to lead the team where necessary

• Established knowledge of Microsoft Products (Excel, Word) and/or G-Suite softwares including Google Docs and Google Sheets

• Experience with Ftrack, ShotGrid or other relevant project management software

• Proficient understanding of CG and/or VFX pipeline and dependencies is a must

Nice to have

• Relevant degree in animation/VFX/film or other related field

• Experience defining and managing large project budgets

• Some experience of line-managing and mentoring junior members of staff

Your personality traits

• You should be self-sufficient

• Goal-oriented with an ability to see the full picture, even when the working day is filled with quick decisions

• A team player with a positive mindset

• A good listener and not afraid to ask for help if needed

• Ability to prioritize your workload

Apply today!