Producer – Realtime Animation Team – Manchester

Our client creates and deploys advanced computer vision to transform the production and consumption of digital media. They’re a company of around 70 internationally-acclaimed computer vision researchers, engineers and a vastly experienced production team.

Their innovations include world-leading technologies for precise tracking in marker less video, stereo, and depth data. These methods, already well-known for powering the industry’s leading facial animation services, now bring real-time capabilities to creatives and consumers alike.

Working as part of a wider Production team you will have responsibility for project output with respect to quality, delivery schedules, and client satisfaction. The role will require day-to-day management of animation teams and processes, maintain clear communication with a team of Producers and Lead Animators, build on strong client relationships with frequent and detailed communication of progress and potential issues.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure production schedules, tasks, and project progress are tracked accurately.
• Work with the team to estimate scope of project work.
• Constant pursuit of objectives and deliverables.
• Manage the flow of assets and information between internal teams and clients.
• Identify and resolve production issues.
• Ensure meetings are properly documented and actioned.
• Document software bugs and problems clearly for the R&D team.
• Assign and track tasks using in-house project tracking tools.
• Assist production teams in identifying and resolving issues preventing progress.
• Keep abreast of current trends in the marketplace especially with regard to similar and/or competitive product
• Follow the studios project development standards and guidelines

Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline.
• Proven industry experience in a production role on at least 2 projects (games, TV, VFX), it is crucial that you demonstrate detailed involvement with character animation teams and processes.
• Able to organise and track large amounts of information.
• Effective and self-motivated communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Autodesk Maya and the character animation process.
• Have a genuine enthusiasm for making and playing all types of video games.
• Have strong time management skills with the ability to focus and prioritise in a fast-paced work environment.
• Be a collaborative and dynamic team-player.
• Eagerness to learn new software tools and technologies.
• Flexibility and strong initiative, together with excellent organisational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage and prioritise own workload.
• Ability to communicate and comprehend technical information in both written and oral forms.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Perforce, Shotgun, and project/bug tracking applications is desirable.

Desired:

• Excel scripting, hands-on character animation / motion capture editing skills and experience are desirable but not essential.

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