Show Production Manager (VP Experience a must )(DNEG VFX)

DNEG; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading visual effects company in London is seeking a Show Production Manager to oversee VFX feature projects. Candidates should have proven experience in the VFX Feature Film industry along with strong project management skills. Excellent communication and organizational abilities are essential for this role, which requires managing teams and facilitating production schedules under tight deadlines. The company promotes an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Clear in planning with artists, supervisors, and clients.
• Organised and methodical in your approach to the work.
• Calm under pressure and capable of delivering to short deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production team ensuring responsibilities are met.
• Work closely with producers to define milestones for asset delivery.
• Create detailed shot schedules tracking weekly progress.

Skills

Proven VFX Feature Film industry experience

Project management experience

Knowledge of Excel and MS Project

Experience with Unreal/Virtual Production

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Shotgrid

Filemaker

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Description

Position at DNEG

Description

The Show Production Manager role at DNEG is a rare opportunity in managing VFX feature projects with a team across multiple sites. The role will see you working closely with the Producer and Supervisors to master an effective plan for the show, finding solutions to creative and technical challenges, and planning accordingly.

You will be managing the production team ensuring they are carrying out their responsibilities and facilitating the smooth day to day running of the show. You will especially work closely with your Line Producers/Coordinators, helping them define clear milestones for the delivery of assets, shots, temps and finals, and working with them to produce detailed shot schedules tracking weekly progress. Excellent communication skills are needed as you will be working closely with the Company Scheduler, Heads of Departments and Department Managers to manage crew needs, and creating an effective approach for the visual effects work.

Must Have

• Proven VFX Feature Film industry experience
• Proven track record of delivering sequences at SPM or equivalent level
• Excellent knowledge of VFX in order to make critical calls on crew allocations and resourcing, especially as the show nears delivery
• Proven project management experience
• Knowledge of Excel and MS Project (or similar)
• Experience in database work (Shotgrid or similar)
• Experience in managing a production team and artists
• Experience in working well with and managing clients
• Proficient in scheduling and managing targets
• Experience working with Unreal/Virtual Production

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of Filemaker

About You

• Passionate about film
• Clear in planning with artists, supervisors and clients
• Organised and methodical in your approach to the work
• Calm under pressure and capable of delivering to short deadlines
• A strong, clear communicator, leading teams with enthusiasm
• A positive, can-do attitude

About Us
We are DNEG, one of the world's leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film,television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 peoplewith worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles,Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali,Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney).
At DNEG, we fundamentally believe that embracing our differences is a vital component of our collective success. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive work environment for our global teams, where everyone feels they matter and belong. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of background, experience or disability. Please let us know if you need any adjustments or support during the application process, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. We look forward to meeting you!