VFX Production Manager

The production team of ILP makes sure that all projects run smoothly and supports the VFX Supervisors, artists and clients in every possible way. We are now looking for a Production Manager to join the team! Do you have what it takes to become a Pirate and contribute to the success of ILP? If you are passionate about visual effects and feel that managing world-class projects is your thing, we want to hear from you!
As a Production Manager at ILP, You are responsible for the production schedule and budget of the show in close collaboration with the VFX Supervisor. Your main responsibility is to bring the visual effects in on budget and on schedule to client satisfaction.
You are the key line between the work on the production floor and the overall view of the project, and where it all fits together in the bigger scheme. Working closely with Pirates in all capacities, you not only get a unique insight in all parts of the work, but you also get to learn and get to know all of the parts (and pirates) that make the whole. As a PM you can both work independently and run all production related matters on smaller shows, or lead a production team with several coordinators managing a much bigger scope - all depending on the incoming projects, your skills and preferences and the carefully considered dynamics within a team.
You closely collaborate with the Heads of Departments and Production Operations/Resourcing for purposeful and effective crewing and milestones tracking as well as bidding of potential projects.
You will be reporting to the Head of Production / COO.


Your work will include:
Working with the Leads and Supervisors to create, implement and run the schedule, track and manage the workflow through the departments and meet internal and external deadlines
Overseeing Coordinators and ensure the good organisation of dailies, rounds and meetings, including the taking of notes and follow-up of information
Issuing weekly internal and client progress reports
Anticipating artist and production bottlenecks before they happen
Overseeing the execution of client deliveries for all temps and finals
Making sure the milestones schedule is respected
Working with internal departments to address project issues, and ensure good communication
Proposing different solutions when problems occur on the project at every level
Taking responsibility for knowing the details of the schedule and advising the Coordinators accordingly
Anticipating and communicating issues to the Executive Producer and Supervisor in order to resolve problems quickly



You need the following:
A positive, can-do and solution-oriented attitude in all situations
Solid understanding of the VFX process
An organised and proactive nature and the ability to perform all duties in an independent manner with minimal direction and supervision
Strong attention to detail, critical thinking and problem-solving skills and a willingness and ability to learn new skills and technologies
Being calm and confident under pressure and capable of delivering in a fast-paced environment
Great time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workload combined with a sense of urgency
Strong planning and organizational skills
Exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal), as well as active listening skills



Experience in the following areas:
5 years of experience in visual effects
Proven experience with VFX workflows, pipelines and turnarounds
Previous experience at Senior VFX Coordinator or Line Producer level
Proficient in production database tools e.g. Shotgun
Must be fluent in English, spoken and written. Bilingual, an asset
Extensive experience with client management