Executive VFX Producer
Apply NowApply Later Job ID 10022178 Location Sydney, Australia Business Industrial Light & Magic Date posted Apr. 19, 2023Job Summary:
We are looking for a Leader who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM.
The Executive VFX Producer is responsible for overseeing a portfolio of shows in the Sydney studio, bringing production oversight to all stages of production and support to the teams involved. The EP engages in studio planning, and local business development. The EP fosters a collaborative and global mindset across all activities.
What You’ll Do:
Responsible for overseeing assigned shows in the ILM Sydney portfolio.
Responsible for budgets, schedules, resources, and general strategy for executing assigned shows on time and on budget.
Supports show leadership in managing client conflict and expectations.
Key point of contact/escalation for EPs and Hub Producers in other ILM Studios.
Works closely with Talent Management to understand and drive local capacity issues and opportunities.
In conjunction with Creative Director, meets with show hub and/or clients early in each assigned project to establish and/or renew relationships.
What We’re Looking For:
You have a proven track record of successfully working in Visual Effects Producer capacity on several major productions at a facility (6+ years).
Proven track record in bidding and client management.
Specific understanding of visual effects techniques, scheduling and throughput.
You have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Film, Art, Communications or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
10+ years hands-on digital production experience.
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At Lucasfilm/ILM we believe that diversity, inclusion and belonging are integral to our company. We are at our best when our people at all levels reflect the vast life experiences of our audiences, and we thrive when ideas and decisions from all are valued and represented. If you are passionate about the role, but don't fit every criteria of the posting, we encourage you to still apply. We want to hear your story.
About Industrial Light & Magic:
Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with ILM (Australia) Pty. Ltd., which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.