Producer

Goodbye Kansas; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global VFX studio is looking for an experienced Producer to lead the delivery of projects from concept to final delivery. You will manage planning, budgeting, and client relations while ensuring the highest standards of quality. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience in a CG or VFX production environment. This role offers a hybrid working model with flexibility, promoting a balance between home and office work.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Work-life balance

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in CG or VFX production environment.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate a diverse team.
• Proven planning, scheduling, and budget management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative and technical execution of projects from inception to final delivery.
• Manage project planning, crew allocation, budgeting, and client management.
• Ensure client feedback is communicated effectively to the team.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Budget Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Relevant degree in animation, VFX, film or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Ftrack

Flow (ShotGrid)

Job description

Producer

Location: London, UK (Hybrid – Office presence strongly preferred)

Type: 1 year Fixed Term

About Us

Since 2014, we’ve been bringing imagination to life through world-class technology and extraordinary talent. As a global studio spanning Scanning, Mocap, VFX and Animation, our employees are part of shaping what’s next.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Producer to lead the delivery of world-class VFX and from concept to final delivery, experience from the Games industry is a plus. You will be responsible for overseeing project planning, crew allocation, budgeting, and client management—ensuring work is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest creative standards.

This role plays a key part in shaping the vision and production approach for each project. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to align creative ambition with practical delivery, providing clear leadership across both the technical and creative aspects of production.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the creative and technical execution of projects from inception through to final delivery.
• Focus on high-level strategy and forecasting, including managing scope, schedule and budget.
• Work with the Executive Producer, Supervisors, and creative leads to define the scope and production approach.
• Maintain a clear understanding of project scope and ensure delivery remains on time and on budget.
• Flag and lead discussions around course correction if creative vision, timeline, or budget diverge from the plan.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the client—establishing bids, milestones, and iteration workflows.
• Ensure client feedback is clearly interpreted by the VFX Supervisor and communicated effectively to the team.
• Manage change orders, scope adjustments and deadline updates in coordination with the Executive Producer.
• Depending on the size of the project, either manage it yourself, or collaborate with the Production Manager and Planning team to schedule and crew each project effectively.
• Work closely with Supervisors and Leads to manage workflow through all departments.
• Oversee the execution of MOCAP shoots and delivery of weekly targets for temps and final assets.
• Provide regular project updates to Heads of Production, Executive Producers, and Studio Management.
• Communicate the financial health of the project to the Finance team and provide regular reports.
• Mentor Production Managers, Coordinators and Assistants to help develop the next generation of production talent.
• Take render planning and pipeline considerations into account when setting and adjusting the master schedule.
• Be involved in the bidding process of new VFX work

What You Bring

• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in a CG or VFX production environment.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse production team.
• Proven planning, scheduling, and budget management expertise.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including experience leading hybrid and remote teams.
• A meticulous eye for detail, strong problem-solving skills, and an eagerness to adopt new tools and technologies.
• A team first mentality with the ability to lead by example and drive collaboration across departments.
• Confident working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and/or Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, etc.).
• Proficiency with Ftrack, Flow (ShotGrid), or other industry-standard production tools.
• In-depth understanding of CG and/or VFX pipelines and production dependencies.
• Experience in bid generation, crew planning and overall project scoping.

Would Be Beneficial

• A relevant degree in animation, VFX, film or a related field.
• Experience producing both VFX and CG projects.

Why Join Us?

At Goodbye Kansas, we strive to cultivate an inclusive company culture that celebrates the passion and talent of our employees. We believe that creative excellence thrives when supported by strong values, mutual respect, and a vibrant workplace environment.

We emphasise work–life balance and employee wellbeing.

We offer a hybrid working model with full flexibility—work from home, the studio, or a mix of both. However, we do encourage office presence to help foster collaboration and team spirit.

We’re proud of our supportive and friendly atmosphere. We value knowledge-sharing, teamwork and curiosity—whether you’re remote or on-site.

You'll have access to industry-leading tools, workflows and software, and opportunities to attend training sessions, workshops and work on a wide range of exciting projects.

We support internal progression and offer opportunities to take on new challenges and grow within the studio.

Goodbye Kansas Studios is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.