Position: Production Manager - Karachi
One of our Client is looking for a Production Manager for its studio in Karachi. The studio focuses on computer animated content and visual effects for local/international entertainment industry. It is a part of one of the largest and most well-diversified group that has a number of companies serving media, print, consumer goods, textiles etc. with major stakes in a range of multi-national corporations.
Summary of Job:
Oversee management of all aspects of computer animation production in partnership with the Creative Department and Head of Production. The position will report to the CEO and will also liaison with the local/international clients.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
Schedule and Budget:
·Track the status of every sequence and shot in the production.
·Arrange for daily/weekly reports and schedule for preview sessions.
·Work closely with the Creative Department to communicate creative priorities throughout the production.
·Partner with the CEO, Head of Production and Creative Department to oversee department production schedules, quotas and staffing needs.
·Manage overall production schedule including interdepartmental workflow, and monitor/oversee department budgets, schedules and priorities.
·Maintain central production schedule/tracking documents in partnership with Head of Production for timely billing etc.
·Support department managers and coordinators in creating department budgets and schedules.
·Track, document and report on major creative changes resulting in budget/schedule overages.
Personnel management:
·Supervise and mentor department coordinators. Facilitate career growth and training for department coordinators, and production assistants.
·Provide guidance and support to department leads.
·Facilitate inter-department and inter-lead communication.
·Facilitate effective department coordinator and lead partnerships.
Requirements:
Background, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
·BBA/MBA or equivalent and relevant degree
·Minimum 5 years production management related experience in some dynamic and competitive industry.
·Excellent communication and interpersonal skills particularly the ability to communicate fluently in both written and oral English with international clients.
·Preliminary background knowledge of the animation production pipeline, including layout, modeling, shading, animation, effects, lighting and rendering will be a huge plus but is not necessary. On-job orientation of these aspects can be provided.
·Familiarity with all aspects of production management, including budget & schedule management, personnel and performance management.
·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.
·Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, MS Project or equivalent, and databases helpful.
Email cv to: kamran@hirelabs.com and mention the position in subject line.
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