Studio: Flying Bark Productions
Job Opening: Line Producer
Location: New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Manage the day to day operations of the production team according to the production schedule and budget, reporting any potential production delays to the Supervising Producer;
- Closely manage the expectations of the Client, ensuring a positive working relationship at all times, and elevating any potential issues (for the Client or the Production Company) to the Supervising Producer;
- Maintain extremely professional communication (both written and verbal) with the Client, leading by example for all crew;
- Work with the HR Manager to determine staffing needs and assist with the posting of employment ads and recruiting;
- Work with production crew and the Client to establish efficient production workflows and processes for the Program/s;
- Track software, hardware and seating requirements for upcoming crew, working closely with the tech team to ensure production needs are communicated well in advance of crew start dates;
- Assessing which of the day to day decisions are of such priority or have such key production schedule or budget impact that they require elevation and discussion with senior management;
- Ensure the production team is aware of and working to the Client delivery schedule in accordance with the Production Services Agreement;
- Work with Supervisors to develop and distribute creative “kick off” packs for new artists, and department process packs for production crew to ensure all crew are aware of expectations for the creative and overall workflow;
- Keep a thorough written record of any production delays caused by the Client, including late delivery of briefing materials, changes to briefing materials, delays in feedback turnaround and creative retakes called above agreed allowances. Identify which, if any, delays may warrant a Client Change Order and notify the Supervising Producer of any “high risk” ones;
- Supervise and manage employees and contractors, ensuring they are working to quota and/or in accordance with their relevant job description and skill level, and conduct performance reviews as required with the HR Manager;
- Establish and maintain a positive team working environment, promoting team building activities and a constructive, collaborative attitude toward problem solving;
- Ensure all crew are inducted with the Non-Disclosure agreements and Code of Conduct upon commencement of employment, and consistently uphold and maintain the core statements in the Code of Conduct, setting a clear example for crew throughout production;
- Conduct and lead weekly production meetings with key production crew to discuss both successes and concerns of the Program/s, ensuring agenda points, minutes and action points are drawn up and distributed to attendees;
- Prepare and deliver written weekly production reports to the Client and senior management;
- Meet with senior management as required to review progress of the Program/s;
- Take on any production responsibilities when needed, such as, but not limited to department scheduling, taking meeting notes and managing the daily tasks for the supervising team;
- Attend overseas trips to visit Clients or vendors as required for the production;
- Maintain a close working relationship with other Line Producers, Producers and Executive Producers in the Production Company to ensure a collaborative company attitude across all projects.
Qualifications & Skills:
- High-level experience (8+ years) in CG animation film production, animated series production or equivalent;
- Previous experience as a Line Producer Role in CG animation film production, animated series production or equivalent;
- Experience with all parts of the animation production pipeline, from story department to final delivery in a professional production environment;
- Experience with all aspects of production management, including schedule management, personnel and performance management;
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, MS Project or equivalent and Shotgun.
- Expert organizational skills;
- Superior personnel management and team-building skills;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to use positive tone and attitude to diffuse conflict, provide solutions, and cultivate a fun and productive working environment;
- 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 pull together and focus diverse teams of artists;
