The VFX Producer ensures proper management of the budget and production schedule for every show for which they are responsible. Working with various departments, the VFX Producer ensures ongoing adherence to the schedule and budget established between production and the client.
This includes working with the VFX Supervisor and other Supervisors to establish and communicate plans and milestones for each project, communicating with clients on changes and closely following project budgets.
Main responsibilities:
- In collaboration with the VFX Supervisor and Business Development, participate in the evaluation of costs and bidding for potential projects;
- In conjunction with the VFX Supervisor, create a strategy and establish a global vision that will be applied throughout the VFX project, ensuring client satisfaction, cost efficiency and profit generation;
- Communicate regularly with clients on the status of projects, creating a positive and collaborative working relationship;
- Recommend and provide solutions and bids for new shots or client changes throughout the project all while ensuring respect of deadlines and budgets;
- Oversee scheduling and preparation of project plans, including performance targets and milestones. Initiate, approve and budget overtime, as needed;
- In consultation with departments, assign key talent to projects, ensuring the right mix of skills and experience to meet the project requirements. Confirm any additional necessary resources needed throughout the completion of projects;
- Responsible for supervising the progress and efficiency of projects, keeping a thorough tracking of the schedule and budget, ensuring Shotgun is up to date at all times. Ensure it is in line with the initial quote, the project plan and that it meets client requirements;
- Prepare any budget reports that may be required. Forecast scheduling and budgeting issues along with client changes that may arise.
- Maintain regular communication with the Production team on all necessary information relating to the project;
- Ensure in-person turn-overs with artists and the VFX team are completed by the Supervisors;
- Perform mid and post-mortem meetings and assessments, identify areas for improvement and ensure that all issues are addressed;
- Provide leadership to drive continuous improvement, make recommendations of best practices, suggest ways to improve, design processes to increase efficiency and ensure implementation.
- Mentor members of their team by providing training and sharing knowledge. Communicate any specific training needs to the Head of Department. May participate in preparing training materials or giving group training sessions;
- Review the performance of their production team and ensure that they receive feedback on a regular basis through the mid and post mortem process. Conduct annual performance reviews and make recommendations for salary reviews;
- In conjunction with Department Managers, responsible for the management of performance of their production team including deciding on promotions (levels and/or positions), disciplinary or performance issues, and terminations.
- Actively monitor the work climate in his/her team, taking steps to encourage and ensure the maintenance of a positive work environment and adherence to company values;
- Ensure VFX Breakdowns are created for every project;
- Positively represent Rodeo FX within the VFX and related communities, both locally and in the worldwide market, to further grow the company’s reputation as an industry leader.