The Mill has been creating world-class visual effects built on creative excellence and cutting-edge technologies for over twenty-eight years. We believe in creating work that touches people emotionally, that becomes popular culture and that people love, talk about and want to share. We believe in great ideas beautifully told.

The Mill New York is currently looking for an experienced VFX Producer to join our commercials production department.

The ideal candidate for this varied and customer-focused role will have a minimum of several years experience in VFX post production. He/she will have an understanding of, and interest in, new trends and developments in the wider field is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and high detailed budgets and advising on both high end VFX and fast turnaround adaptation work.
• Plan, coordinate and lead projects from storyboard through to final delivery.
• Ensuring correct scheduling of sessions.
• Manage project negotiation and utilize all resources efficiently.
• Work alongside Leads and creative supervisors to track and manage projects.
• Manage resources and ensure a strong line of communication between teams and all support departments.
• Anticipate and communicate issues to supervisors or department heads.
• Oversee the execution of all masters and final client deliveries.
• Reconciling and billing all costs as per client requirements and internal standards.
• Answering client technical queries or liaising with operators or technical staff to obtain and provide requested information.
• Help to maintain a positive, upbeat and professional atmosphere to each project, being proactive and solution-orientated
• Lead, advise and train the Junior Production members of the team to ensure ongoing professional advancement.
• Supervise and ensure quality control on all projects and give feedback to appropriate creative, production and operational personnel.
• Monitor and review project demands on creative artists and ensure that they have sufficient support staff and resources for each project.
• Provide ongoing line management during projects, managing the welfare of both creative and production teams.

Technical:

• Advise clients on post-production techniques and shooting requirements.
• Monitor and ensure the most effective use of the company’s technical, creative and resources to deliver a successful outcome on projects both locally and internationally.
• Keep abreast of new techniques and equipment available on-site.
• Understanding of, and interest in, new trends and developments in the wider field is essential.
• Provide feedback and solutions to technical requirements and project workflow.

Sales:

• Invest and nurture key client relationships, maintaining our current excellent client relationships.
• Research and source new and up and coming directing and creative talent.
• Maintain knowledge of movements within the industry.
• Devise and manage client hospitality events where appropriate.
• Oversee colleagues to ensure that they are building client relationships and sustaining creative partnerships with the company.

• 6-7 years minimum experience as a VFX Producer.
• Highly organized
• Exemplary time/project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to prioritize conflicting tasks
• Able to remain calm and confident in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work within a team towards a common goal
• Understanding of common file formats and resolutions

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.