We are now considering applications for experienced VFX Show Production Managers - a role integral to our award-winning teams in both film and television.
Based in Wellington, NZ, Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creativity and innovation in visual effects and animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients that seek to push what is possible in pursuit of their artistic vision.
We’re looking for a VFX Show Production Manager with a proven background in successfully production managing challenging and complex projects. Working in close collaboration with the VFX Producer and VFX Supervisor, you will be responsible for the efficient and sustainable passage of a show through the facility so that the project is delivered on time, on budget and to the standard required for the show.
Working closely with the senior leadership team on the project, you will facilitate the achievement of the client’s creative and technical goals and their best possible experience of working with Wētā FX.
You will be responsible for supporting the VFX Producer and overseeing the overall show schedule, liaising with departments regarding resource forecasting, bidding and billing tracking, and reporting. You will manage the senior members of the show's production team and foster a collaborative and supportive environment across different disciplines.
To be successful in this role you will possess the following experience and attributes:
Comprehensive, end-to-end understanding of the filmmaking process
At least 3+ years experience in a Show Production Manager, or a similar senior Production role
Demonstrable experience in the successful delivery of multiple, diverse shows
A team leader with strong motivational skills
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Detailed knowledge of, and experience with VFX pipelines
An understanding of workplace hours management
Ability to work and meet strict deadlines under pressure
Advanced skills in using Excel
Excellent knowledge of database systems - preferably Shotgun
At Wētā FX we celebrate our diversity and believe in creating an environment where all our crew feel welcomed, respected, supported and appreciated. We define ourselves by the quality of our work, and we’re striving to build a workplace experience that’s second to none. Here at Wētā FX we value open minds and encourage our crew to be themselves.
This opportunity extends to applicants living & able to work in New Zealand; international candidates would be comfortable considering relocating to NZ for the duration of their contract.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
Expressions of interest are invited through the usual job application process.
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Weta Digital is a world leading visual effects company based in Wellington, New Zealand. We provide a full suite of digital production services for feature films and high end commercials, from concept design to cutting edge 3D animation.
Weta was formed in 1993 by a group of young New Zealand filmmakers including Peter Jackson, Richard Taylor and Jamie Selkirk. It later split into two specialised halves - Weta Digital (digital effects) and Weta Workshop (physical effects).
One of our first projects was to provide visual effects for Peter Jackson’s film Heavenly Creatures. We went on to work digital magic on Peter’s blockbuster movies The Lord of the Rings trilogy and King Kong.
We also work with other Hollywood directors, providing digital effects for box office hits like I, Robot, X-Men: The Last Stand, Eragon, Bridge to Terabithia, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, The Water Horse, Jumper, The Day the Earth Stood Still, District 9 and The Lovely Bones.
Most recently Weta Digital won an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects on James Cameron’s Avatar. Our work on the film involved using a new camera system and shooting on a virtual stage. New technologies were developed for supporting software and a new production pipeline in order to reach a new level of creative and technological excellence, delivering the film in 3D.
Our reputation for creativity and delivery keeps us in high demand with some of the world’s leading film studios.
Specialties
VFX,
Visual Effects,
Feature Film,
Commercials,
Special Venue Projects,
Animation,
Compositing,
Motion Capture,
Lighting,
Effects,
Crowd Generation,
Film Scanning,
Recording