Motion Graphics + VFX Producer

Job Description

Job Description

Mass FX Media is a Denver-based, design-forward post-production studio specializing in post-production, motion design, and visual effects for brands, documentary tv shows and films. We’re a collaborative team that values craftsmanship, direct communication, and creative problem-solving. We believe in the power of creative collisions and doing life together as humans. Our company culture promotes these values. Attention to detail is a must, which is why a candidate who is a good fit will include their favorite food as the answer for the "anything else we should know?" question on the application.

We are looking for a Motion Graphics and VFX Producer to be one step ahead of our fast pace and manage our team, coordinating post-production, motion graphics and visual effects projects through the post-production workflow. The right person would have post-production experience specifically managing edits and tracking motion graphics or VFX shots using a shot tracking system equivalent to ftrack or ShotGrid. Experience post-producing finishing work is a bonus.

We pride ourselves in being the experts our clients seek to lead them through the creative process, and this client-facing role must keep control of client expectations and project scope diplomatically and confidently. Project types include live action edits, explainer videos, infographics, title design, data visualizations, graphics packages and typography. Clients include documentary and narrative filmmakers, showrunners, marketing teams, and large brands.

• Job Status: Full time, Exempt
• Salary: $100k-$110k plus benefits
• Location: Mass FX Media 5940 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80212

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for managing both the client and artist sides of the project pipeline 
• This person will be expected to manage the full life-cycle of the project including managing the budget throughout the creative process
• Manage artist schedules and deadlines
• Creatively manage scripting, overseeing edits and editors, plus delivering the projects for review online and in-person, and receive and communicate feedback between the client and our creative directors  
• This role is strategic and hands-on, requiring someone that can think ahead, stay organized under pressure, and guide projects with clarity and precision. 
• Our firm is small, but mighty, and we need to run as efficiently as possible without sacrificing an ounce of quality. This role will also act as QC for rounds going to the client.
• May perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Equipment/Software Used

• Apple/mac workstation. Must be OS X proficient.
• Database for project management for the post-production workflow of an animation or VFX studio
• Ftrack for project management and resource scheduling
• Slack for communication

Competencies:

• Strong communication skills across clients, creatives and leadership.
• Should possess a self-starter attitude and be able to begin work without needing to be consistently guided in their tasks
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Leading a team and guiding the workflow process
• Proactive problem-solving and decision making
• Working knowledge of the animation or visual effects process with Nuke, After Effects and/or Cinema4D or equivalent
• Proficient in word processing software and Google Drive
• Advanced skills using spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets) using formulas and linking
• Experience with scheduling people with project management tools like ftrack, gantt schedulers, calendar apps or spreadsheets
• Experience tracking and actualizing budgets for film or video projects
• Solid time management for self and the team
• Flexible, positive attitude in the face of high pressure and stressful situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• A sense of humor is required

Education and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience producing or coordinating for post-production projects that include specifically animation, motion design or visual effects
• Shot tracking and progress tracking for multiple deliverables in a single project either with spreadsheets, Shotgrid, or ftrack
• High school diploma/GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred

Expected Hours of Work:

This is a hybrid role at our studio in Wheat Ridge, CO with four days in office and one remote working day per week, working approximately 40-45 hours per week and is exempt from overtime. Typical hours fall between 8am and 6pm, Monday through Friday.

Benefits

Benefits package offered, subject to eligibility requirements, includes:

• Paid Time Off: 12 days Year 1, 15 Days Years 2-4, and 18 days Years 5+
• 14 Paid Holidays (which includes the week between Christmas Eve and New Years Day)
• Simple IRA retirement plan with up to 3% company match
• Company subsidized medical, vision and dental insurance, 80% covered on Bronze Plan