Freelance Producer

BigStar; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BGSTR in New York seeks a strong, experienced freelance design and animation post-production producer who acts as the main contact, coordinating with internal and external teams to organize, supervise, and elevate project progression from client contact to delivery. The role requires urgency, diplomacy, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while delivering high-quality work on schedule.

Reports to the VP, Head of Production, and supports the production team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in design/animation post-production.
• Familiar with 2D/3D, VFX and compositing workflows.
• Proficient in Adobe and Cinema4D pipelines.
• Strong understanding of post-production asset delivery pipeline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with executives, directors, and artists for project lifecycles.
• Manage multiple projects from bidding to delivery.
• Track budgets, assets, and schedules through BGSTR pipeline.
• Coordinate with Executive Producer, HOP, and accounting on finances.
• Schedule management, freelance holds, challenges, and bookings.
• Oversee technical pipeline with project leads, IT, and HOP.
• QC all final deliverables to BGSTR standards.
• Maintain open communication with clients, vendors, and artists.
• Lead project kickoffs and check-ins; contribute to production system company-wide.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Collaboration

Time management

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Cinema 4D

Job description

BGSTR is seeking a strong, experienced freelance design and animation post-production producer who can fulfill and energize the wide range of exciting projects in our pipeline. The producer functions as an extension of the company and is the main point of contact, they will be collaborating with internal and external teams to organize, supervise, and elevate the progression of their assigned projects. BGSTR Producers oversee and manage BGSTR’s production process, from client contact and bidding to scheduling and delivery.

Possessing a strong sense of urgency and positive energy, a BGSTR Producer demonstrates the ability to work successfully within a fast-paced and collaborative environment to deliver accurate and top quality work on schedule and in scope while building lasting relationships and communicating effectively.

This role requires a highly professional demeanor and diplomacy when dealing with clients, production management, coworkers, and artists. The Producer works closely with the creative directors and reports directly to the VP, Head of Production while actively providing support and structure for the production team.

We are looking for a superstar communicator with a high level of dedication, a collaborative spirit and problem-solving skills. Experience is required, we are looking for a candidate that is not only ready to bring their own best practices but is ready to learn the BGSTR way of doing things.

This is a full-time freelance role and will require working onsite in our New York studio. Our office operates on a hybrid work model - work from home Fridays, in office Mondays - Thursdays.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Executive Producer, Head of Production, Creative Directors, and artists collaboratively for the entirety of a project and beyond.
• Ability to manage multiple projects from award through delivery at any given time.
• Manage/track budgets, assets, and schedules through the BGSTR pipeline as determined by the HOP.
• Work closely with the Executive Producer, HOP, and Accounting Team for all project finances.
• Manage approved schedules. This includes scheduling freelance holds, challenges, and bookings.
• Manage technical pipeline for projects in coordination with the Project Leads, Head of IT, and HOP.
• Responsible for QC’ing all final project deliverables before all postings and final delivery to ensure BGSTR standards are met.
• Responsible for maintaining an open line of communication with clients, vendors, and artists and managing expectations within budget and scope of work.
• Lead and participate in project kickoffs, and check-ins.
• Contribute and engage with the production system company wide.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience.
• Familiarity with design and animation - 2D, 3D, VFX, and compositing workflows.
• Familiarity with Adobe and Cinema4D pipelines.
• A strong understanding of post-production asset delivery pipeline.
• Positive attitude, contributing to overall studio culture.
• Able to work as a partner with Directors, Producers, Leads, and Artists.
• Creativity and a passionate interest in films, series, documentaries, branding and the entertainment industry.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to adhere to tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills both verbally and in writing.