ABOUT THE JOB
BRON Digital, is a state-of-the-art virtual production and service company, that utilizes the Unreal Engine to develop and produce long-form animation for series television, short-form content, and motion pictures.
This division leverages BRONs extensive experience producing traditional CGI animation to apply and adapt the best practices of linear animation pipelines and marry those with Unreal Engine centered, virtual production workflows.
The move allows BRON to broaden and expand its production and produce high quality content with much faster turnarounds.
Requirements
Role & Responsibilities
* Manage overall production schedule including interdepartmental workflow.
* Monitor/oversee department budgets, schedules and priorities, balancing artistic and productivity requirements.
* Assign appropriate manpower (working with Producer) to ensure the completion of production on time and on budget.
* Supervise and mentor production managers, coordinators, assistants and provide guidance and support to department leads.
* Attend all relevant meetings and approval sessions to promote effective communication throughout the production team and provide leadership as needed.
* Communicate creative priorities throughout the production by working closely with Director.
* Suggest production solutions that will allow for needed creative changes to be made.
* Track, document and report on major creative changes that affect budget/schedule to Producer in a timely manner.
* Participate actively in the recruiting and staffing of the team; including assessing the work of prospective candidates through the hiring process and supervising efficient integration of new hires into the project’s process.
* Partner with Producer to guide production personnel’s overall professional development, provide performance feedback, and resolve performance management issues.
* Use interpersonal skills to resolve conflict, promote a collaborative production environment, and foster an atmosphere of cooperation and communication.
* Support development of other projects and assist producers in analyzing most efficient use of resources from one project to the next.
Qualifications
* Proven production experience in film or equivalent
* Superior personnel management and team building skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to use positive tone and attitude to diffuse conflict, provide solutions, and cultivate a fun and productive working environment
* Working knowledge of production techniques and terminology
* Expert organizational, project management & time management skills
* Ability to anticipate and deal with an ever-changing production environment
* Ability to handle sensitive and confidential material
* Ability to work well under pressure/deadlines
* Ability to support artists in all disciplines
* Ability to pull together and focus diverse teams of artists
* Previous computer experience with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, spreadsheet and database applications required
* Proficiency with production software is a plus
Benefits
* Competitive compensation package, including Extended Health Benefits
* Holiday closure between Christmas and New Year
* 7 health days per year (prorated per any partial year, and/or contract length)