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Production Manager

Job ID 10097344 Location Mumbai, India Business Industrial Light & Magic Date posted Dec. 11, 2024
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Job Summary:

As we grow ILM Mumbai, we are seeking a Production Manager to join as one of the first members of the team and be a part of building the studio and its technology infrastructure.

Show Production Managers “PM’s” work in tandem with a VFX Producer on a project. The PM functions as the Producer’s “right hand”, stepping up to assist with Producer duties as required and keeping a direct line of communication with the VFX Producer (and/or Executive in Charge of Production) on all aspects of the show. The PM reports to the VFX Show Producer on a daily basis for show specific tasks.  

What You’ll Do

  • Under direction of VFX Producer, work with CG Talent managers on day-to-day crew needs as required. 

  • In partnership with Producer and Supervisors, create overall show asset and shot schedule across all disciplines and capitalizing on external vendors, using ILM’s best practices for scheduling. Oversee implementation of schedule by guiding and directing coordinators, Supervisors and leads as needed. 

  • Acts as liaison between client side Production team and ILM Production team. 

  • In partnership with Producer, manage the production crew on a daily basis including directing Coordinators and Production Assistants to ensure all show needs are met. 

  • Partner with Producer in overseeing roles/responsibilities for Productions Coordinators and Production Assistants. 

  • Proactively problem-solve and raise concerns in all aspects of vendor relations. 

  • Provide assistance as liaison with vendors for technical and creative issues that arise to ensure work stays on schedule and optimal workflow is adhered to. 

  • In partnership with VFX Producer, VFX Supervisor and CG Supervisor, assist in facilitating overall setup of Project (“Show”) pipeline and toolsets. 

  • Evaluate and learn each  artist's strengths; help develop cross utilization of resources to promote an effective workflow. 

  • Manage communication between other ILM global sites. 

  • Act as default leader when Producer is out of office or otherwise engaged.  

  • Run bid meetings as needed. Budgeting may or may not be required, and would be left to the discretion of the Producer. In partnership with the Producer, check EFC Financials to make sure work is on budget. 

  • Manage client contact when the Producer is absent or unavailable. 

  • Supervise, delegate to, and consult on creation of training plan for Production Coordinator(s) and Production Assistant(s). 

  • Special projects as requested.


What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Film or related field or equivalent work experience required. 

  • 7 years minimum work experience in production to include strong working knowledge of Visual Effects techniques and terminology. 

  • Proficiency in Macs/PCs, including Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of UNIX. And familiarity with Google Suite is favourable. 

  • Strong scheduling experience required. 

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

  • Display previous experience in building strong working relationships 

  • Strong influencing and partnership skills 

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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 Lucasfilm Visual Effects (India) Private Limited, which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.

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