Studio: Skydance
Job Opening: ShotGrid Production Manager
Location: London, England, UK
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Manage ShotGrid requests from production and supervisors
- Collaborate with, provide requirements, and manage priorities for the Production Technology teams on the implementation of any pipeline needs in relation to ShotGrid
- Work with ShotGrid stakeholders, including film production teams and studio management, to develop standardized workflows and best practices
- Manage ShotGrid fields and templates for tracking and reporting
- Create high-level views of data used for forecasting and pulling data from ShotGrid for production teams and studio leadership
- Document new features and maintain existing documentation for production workflows as they relate to ShotGrid
- Candidate should have a working knowledge of the ShotGrid in VFX/animation production. Must be a clear and effective communicator, able to assess and support the needs of the studio
- Work with several different projects and unify them into a ShotGrid with common tools to maintain consistency throughout the studio
- Communicate and build consensus across shows when global changes to ShotGrid are needed
- Create documentation regarding the use of ShotGrid tools
- Be on the lookout for opportunities to improve user experiences and remove complexity to help teams be more productive
- Facilitate training sessions and workshops to ensure all team members are proficient with ShotGrid, enhancing overall team capability and project execution
- Actively engage in cross-departmental communications to understand the full scope of production needs and how ShotGrid can be optimized to meet those demands
Qualifications & Skills:
- BA/BS preferred
- A solid understanding of feature film production workflows
- 5 years of management experience in a feature or TV animation workflow with direct experience influencing Shotgrid adoption, modification, and implementation
- Candidate should have a working knowledge of the ShotGrid in VFX/animation production
- Must be a clear and effective communicator, able to assess and support the needs of the studio
- Strong computer skills, including ShotGrid, Excel, and MS Office
- Experience with ShotGrid API for custom tool development is a plus, providing a technical edge to streamline production processes
- Demonstrated superior written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- The ability to work flexible hours is necessary
