Motion Department Production Manager

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Weta Digital Full time
The Department Production Manager is responsible for overseeing components of the schedule across disciplines.

Working alongside show department Leads to ensure schedule and milestones are achievable while maintaining clear and direct communication with other departments and show production teams.


As the Production Manager you will -

  • Manage either the entirety, or a significant proportion of a large show. Support the Dept Manager with the planning of resource requirements, and ensure a comprehensive schedule is built, maintained and tracked through to final delivery.
  • Share responsibility for scheduled targets and work with both department production and show production to ensure the schedule is on track and that risks and changes are communicated clearly and in good time.
  • Report on weekly progress, including Stacks (milestone) updates, pass on relevant client feedback and any other supporting information that would benefit the team.

Essential skills for the role:

  • Proven scheduling experience and knowledge of scheduling tools, ideally database knowledge, preferably Shotgun.
  • A good knowledge of Excel & Word.
  • Organised and able to multitask, especially with regards to fielding queries from, and providing updates to multiple groups.
  • Capable of motivating and leading teams with enthusiasm
  • Able to troubleshoot & solve problems.
  • Calm and personable under pressure and when working to tight deadlines.
  • Able to delegate effectively and provide mentoring to Production Coordinators & Assistants
  • A minimum of 3+ years of experience at a VFX coordinator level, either within or outside the company.


At Wētā FX we celebrate our diversity and believe in creating an environment where all our crew feel welcomed, respected, supported and appreciated.

We define ourselves by the quality of our work, and we're striving to build a workplace experience that's second to none.

Here at Wētā FX we value open minds and encourage our crew to be themselves.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you

Please note, this role is based in Wellington, NZ.

Location:
Wellington, New Zealand
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