Job Description
At AKQA we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients.
The Senior Producer will be essential for managing, coordinating, and delivering visual effects projects. You will ensure all Post & VFX elements come together smoothly, while keeping projects on time and within budget. The role involves handling cost management, legal aspects, and coordination with third-party partners and specialised technicians. Located next to good transport links in the heart of Clerkenwell, at AKQA you will have access to world-renowned thought leadership from influential authors, athletes, artists and entrepreneurs. A working environment which fosters a meritocratic culture and encourages ownership, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their field.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
- Prepare accurate and high detailed budgets and advising on both high end VFX and fast turnaround adaptation work
- Plan, coordinate and lead projects from storyboard through to final delivery.
- Lead, advise and train the Junior Production members of the team to ensure ongoing professional advancement.
- Ensuring correct scheduling of sessions.
- Research and source new and up and coming directing and creative talent.
- Maintain knowledge of movements within the industry.
- Producing visuals for the projects, and ready to use technical pipelines that can be used by other artists for the projects.
QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS
- Ideally have experience with VFX.
- Exemplary time/project management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to prioritise conflicting tasks
- Able to remain calm and confident in a fast- paced environment
- Able to work within a team towards a common goal
- Advise clients on post-production techniques and shooting requirements.
- Monitor and ensure the most effective use of the company’s technical, creative and resources to deliver a successful outcome on projects both locally and internationally.
- Keep abreast of new techniques and equipment available on-site.
- Provide feedback and solutions to technical requirements and project workflow.
AKQA is committed to developing wellbeing and supporting our team's life choices. We provide an extensive range of benefits. To find out more, click here.
AKQA is an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe that diversity is vital to AKQA’s ability to provide our clients with the best recommendations and are committed to fostering a varied and inclusive work environment. Your race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or veteran status have no bearing on our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.