Associate Production Manager at The Walt Disney Company

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Visual Effects, Film, EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

Technical ability and knowledge to run Linux, Windows, and Mac-based programs for reviews with crew, clients, external vendors, and meetings
Conference room, Viewstation, and basic technical setup and troubleshooting (running generic scripts to resolve issues)
Prioritization and escalation of technical support issues
Ability to accompany VFX Supervisor and Matchmover on location for blue screen and principal photography work, overseeing camera reports, shot information sheets, and matchmove information; recognize and report issues

Responsibilities

Establish a show schedule and work closely with Coordinators to maintain a strong overall schedule; may involve coordinating for a specific group (discipline) of artists or multiple groups
Work closely with the Producer and Production Manager to bid shot work
Report to Project (“Show”) Producer and Production Manager potential issues that may affect the schedule or workflow
Correspond with client regarding reviews, schedule, and needs
Work closely with discipline supervisors and/or leads in crewing, casting, and scheduling bodies of work, considering overall show schedule, client reviews, bids, and other discipline needs
Establish a process for communicating discipline targets, assignments, and priorities to discipline or sequence crews, as well as the overall show crew; daily and/or weekly
Schedule, track, and manage assigned work within the ILM Internal Tracking Tool; work with Production Managers to display information in physical and digital form (magnet boards/conference rooms/online tools)
Ensure work is on schedule for each department and meets internal and external (client) deadlines
Track client needs, reviews, and deliveries to ensure all disciplines hit their targets
Keep a weekly synopsis of discipline and/or sequence accomplishments and next steps
Serve as key communication liaison between all parties relevant to your work; provide updates, priorities, reschedules, and status of all shots
Anticipate and communicate issues to leadership team(s) to reach solutions in a timely manner
Act as primary point person for organizing dailies/shot reviews throughout the day on behalf of discipline Supe/Lead; take notes on feedback and decisions and enter into Internal Tracking System/communicate to all impacted parties
On relevant shows, oversee outsourced work so vendors’ bids and schedule align with overall show schedule and goals
Perform special projects as needed