VFX Producer (Temporary)

Santa Monica, CA

Temporary

Method Studios

Experienced

Business Unit: Method Studios
Position: VFX Producer
Location: Santa Monica, CA (On-Site)
*Salary Range: $106,800 - $160,800 USD Annually

POSITION SUMMARY:

Method Studios currently has freelance openings for a VFX Producer to work on projects within our VFX department. This position will be located in Santa Monica, CA.

The VFX Producer will be the point of contact for clients and will work closely with Company 3 / Method Inc department heads to ensure that each production runs smoothly. The candidate will focus on building solid relationships by managing client expectations and meeting our creative/technical standards.

MAIN DUTIES:

The VFX Producer will produce projects within an approved budget and deadline while handling client-facing correspondence. This position will work closely with CG Supervisors and VFX Supervisors to accurately assess project changes in direction, budget, and scheduling. The VFX Producer will motivate, navigate, and lead their team through each stage of a project while accurately resolving problems and maintaining a positive customer relationship. Other main duties in this role include:

Meet with client contacts to cover progress on projects, due dates, changes to projects, etc.
Produce projects within approved budget and deadlines.
Maintain and update schedule with information garnered from client communication.
Communicate changes in projects to department leads and management.
Maintain a positive customer relationship through both written and verbal communication as well as high levels of customer satisfaction by accurately fulfilling customer orders and resolving customer problems accurately, on time, and with high quality.
Use appropriate judgment in upward communication regarding department or employee
concerns.
Continually develop relationships with clients.
Complete additional duties as required.

WHAT YOU BRING:

The ideal candidate will bring a background in television feature, or commercial visual effects. They will bring superior written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are needed. They will bring proven planning and problem-solving abilities are required. The ideal candidate will also bring the following:

Strong computer skills, including experience using MS Office and other production-related software.
The ability to effectively handle multiple projects and responsibilities under pressure with minimal supervision is essential.
Strong ability to identify clear priorities and meeting department goals.
The ability to work flexible hours is necessary.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Company 3, including its various business units and family of brands, provides a full range of Creative Services for content creators, including conceptual design, pre-vis, look development, ideation and rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics/designers, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production finishing, marketing/trailers, live-action production, experiences, and more.

Diversity and Inclusion at Company 3:

Creativity has diversity at its core. We celebrate the value of each unique experience by being dedicated to fostering the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered and safe to show up to work as their full self.

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Please inform the Company's HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or otherwise need any accommodation or support in order to participate in the application process.

*The listed pay range represents the lowest to highest range that we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the range may be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, local currency exchange rates, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, applicable law, and business or organizational needs.

The benefits for eligible part-time employees working 25 or more hours per week and full-time employees in the US include a comprehensive package of health, retirement, and insurance benefits and paid time off. The benefits for eligible project hires and part-time employees working less than 25 hours per week in the US include retirement, select insurance benefits, and where required by law, health benefits. For roles filled in Canada and other territories, local benefits plan offerings as adopted and amended from time to time will apply.

The above compensation and benefits information is provided in accordance with various state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws.

This position is for an existing vacancy. Both external and internal candidates can apply for this role through the Company’s Career Page. The Company generally only contacts those individuals who have submitted an application which it wishes to interview. The application window for this position is expected to close by April 30, 2025.

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