VFX Producer (Contract)

Company Description Studio 51 is a Hyderabad, Beijing, and Mumbai-based visual effects production studio catering to the film, entertainment, and advertising industries. Through collaboration with a global network of experienced artists, we deliver creative solutions ranging from concept design to pre-production, shoot supervision, and post-production. Currently undergoing an exciting transformation, we are broadening our focus to include film, television, and artificial intelligence. Our team is dedicated to blending innovation and artistry to create visually stunning content. Role Description Studio 51 is seeking a skilled VFX Producer for a contract-based, remote role. The VFX Producer will oversee budgeting, scheduling, and managing VFX projects from inception to completion. Daily tasks include coordinating between creative teams and clients, ensuring timely delivery of assets, managing resources and production workflows, and maintaining communication across stakeholders. The individual will also be responsible for addressing challenges during post-production while ensuring the highest quality standards are met. Qualifications The VFX Producer role at S51 is budget, schedule and picture focused. In partnership with the internal VFX Supervisor they are responsible for managing the budget, schedule and delivery of high-end creative content. The Producer is responsible for driving a project forward by instigating creative and technical conversations whilst ensuring production best practices are adhered to. The Senior Producer is the main point of contact for our clients. Responsibilities: • Responsible for the overall project schedule and delivery milestones. • Delivery strategy and bid methodology in partnership with the supervision team. • Project planning and resourcing working closely with the Head of Disciples and Crewing. • Produce and manage budgets and schedules that take into account the VFX work required. Internal and external communication via internal reports and production breakdowns; from script to turnover and scope changes through the life of a project. • Monitoring of budget and spend throughout a project. • Internal and external project status and finance reports; verbal and written. • Manage, lead and mentor the project production team. • Establishing and monitoring production roles and responsibilities. • Maintaining clear lines of communication between production and the supervision team. • In collaboration with the production team is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the production database. • Liaise with key support departments e.g. finance, systems, pipeline and facilities. • Artist performance, productivity, attendance and timekeeping with the project production and supervision team. • Builds and maintains a positive and collaborative working relationship with our clients to ensure their creative vision is met. What we are looking for: • Previous production experience as a VFX Producer on high-end creative content. • Experienced in budgeting, scheduling, executing and delivering VFX projects. • Proven ability to manage high revenue budgets. • Excellent client and crew management skills. • An excellent understanding of the VFX production process from concept to completion. • Excellent familiarity with post-production pipelines, techniques, software and new technology. • On set experience is an asset. • Familiarity with VFX breakdowns, bidding templates/software. • Financial knowledge and decision-making skills. • Demonstrated success engaging in problem-solving techniques. • First-class time/project management skills. • Able to analyse quickly and provide solutions accordingly. • Clear communicator who can provide succinct and accurate information. • Strong communication skills: written and verbal. • Calm and personable under pressure. • The ability to work within a team towards a common goal. • English – Spoken and Written. Please send your resume to