Production Manager - ILM London

The Walt Disney Company; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading visual effects company in London is seeking a VFX Production Manager. This pivotal role involves collaborating with producers, managing schedules, and overseeing production crews to ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets. Candidates should have strong experience in film production, excellent organizational skills, and proficiency in relevant tools. This hybrid position requires at least two days on-site work per week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in film or episodic production.
• Strong knowledge of visual effects scheduling and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Producers to develop show schedules.
• Oversee daily production crew management.
• Manage vendor relations and ensure work remains on schedule.

Skills

Scheduling

Organizational Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Tools

Google Suite

Shotgrid

Linux

Job description

Production Manager - ILM London

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10121616 Location London, United Kingdom Business Industrial Light & Magic Date postedMay 12, 2025

Job Summary:

Position Summary

We are seeking a VFX Production Manager who embodies the production excellence, collaborative spirit, and passion for great filmmaking that defines ILM.

This role is pivotal, working closely with the VFX Producer/Assoc Producer on projects, stepping in to support Producer/Assoc Producer duties as required, and maintaining direct communication with the VFXProducer/Assoc Producer and/or Executive Producer on all aspects of the show. The Production Manager reports to the VFX Show Producer/Assoc Producer daily for show-specific tasks.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with the Producer/Assoc Producer and Supervisors to develop an overall show asset and shot schedule across all disciplines, utilising both internal resources and external vendors.

• Oversee schedule implementation by guiding and directing Line Producers, supervisors, and leads, following ILM’s best practices for scheduling.

• Manage the production crew daily, including directing Coordinators and Production Assistants to ensure all show needs are met.

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

• Serve as the liaison with vendors for technical and creative issues to ensure work remains on schedule and optimal workflows are maintained.

• Proactively identify and plan work to be outsourced, prepare vendor bidding packages, and contribute to vendor cost analysis and weekly cost reporting.

• In partnership with the Producer/Assoc Producer, check the Estimated Final Cost (EFC) to ensure the work is on budget.

• Run bid meetings as needed; budgeting responsibilities may vary at the Producer/Assoc Producers discretion.

• Manage client contact when the Producer/Assoc Producer is unavailable.

• Participate in special projects as requested.

• Work on the same schedule as first or second unit production as needed.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven professional experience in film or episodic, with a strong working knowledge of visual effects Crewing, scheduling, techniques and terminology.

• Proven Line Producing experience across sequence and full show scheduling

• Proficiency with Macs/PCs and Google Suite.

• Working knowledge of Linux is a plus.

• Strong scheduling experience is essential.

• Proven experience of Shotgrid is essential.

• Exceptional organisational and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while meeting deadlines.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and proactive in raising concerns regarding vendor relations.

Applications Close Friday 16th May 2024

This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.

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 (UK) Ltd. , which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic .

ILM (UK) Ltd. 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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