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Associate VFX Producer

Job ID 10112193 Location Sydney, Australia Business Industrial Light & Magic Date posted Jan. 29, 2025
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Job Summary:

As we grow ILM Sydney, we are seeking an Associate VFX Producer to join the team and be a part of this exciting opportunity. 

Your Role

The Associate VFX Producer is responsible for the planning, scheduling, production and delivery of specific shows with a focus on the highest standard of quality, delivery on time and on budget, under the direction of the ILM Producers and in collaboration with ILM teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Scheduling & Resource Management: Proactively manage the show schedule in collaboration with the Show Producer, leveraging ILM's global resources and third-party partners effectively. This includes creating, maintaining, and overseeing the overall production schedule, and optimizing artist utilization across disciplines. Adjust crew start/end dates and balance artist needs as the show schedule evolves. Collaborate with the Show Producer and supervisors to plan work assignments and ensure maximum resource utilization. Participate in regular status meetings to determine upcoming crewing needs.

  • Budget Management: In partnership with the Show Producer, create, maintain, and oversee the show budget. Utilize "Bids vs. Actuals" and financial reporting tools to track show performance weekly, proactively raising concerns and developing creative solutions to address any discrepancies. Partner with production accounting to ensure financial accuracy throughout the show's progression.

  • Problem Solving & Workflow Optimization: Provide support for technical and creative issues, ensuring work stays on schedule and optimal workflow is maintained. Proactively identify and resolve problems, escalating issues appropriately and ensuring timely solutions.

  • Collaboration & Communication: Partner with key creative leadership to ensure successful project completion. Foster a strong team environment by promoting open communication and camaraderie amongst team members. Provide timely, actionable, and constructive feedback to artists and production teams to facilitate growth and achieve objectives.

  • Continuous Improvement: Learn and contribute to ILM's best practices across shows.

What We’re Looking For:

  • 8+ years work experience in production to include strong working knowledge of post production techniques and terminology. 

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related technical field.

  • Proficiency in PCs including Microsoft Word, Excel and Google suite.

  • Experience with a wide range of production management tools (such as Shotgrid, etc)

  • Must possess very strong organisational and communication skills and be able to handle a variety of tasks in an efficient manner while meeting deadlines.

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This position is with Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Industrial Light & Magic.

Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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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 that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. 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.

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