About the role
Company Description
Outpost creates stunning visual effects for film and episodic projects. The organization focuses on building a creative environment where individuals feel valued, treated with respect, and empowered to make a positive difference. The company is ambitious and growing, prioritizing personal connections, supporting one another, and celebrating collective successes.
What’s In It For You
- Contribution to high-end episodic and film productions.
- Work within a small, close-knit team of talented, friendly, and genuine individuals.
- Direct mentorship from senior team members.
- Exposure to the full pipeline and senior-level tasks.
- Opportunity for quick professional progression in a supportive environment.
- Involvement in developing a positive culture within the VFX community.
Job Description
Working closely with the Producer, the Production Manager is responsible for the overall schedule, targets, and daily priorities for the team leading to final delivery. As the show progresses, the role requires maintaining an up-to-date awareness of show status and client commitments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Liaison between clients and the internal team.
- Communicating clear information regarding deliveries.
- Oversight of client sends, submission forms, and collation of material for the data IO team.
- Acting as a leader for junior production members.
- Serving as the first point of contact for the show crew.
- Promoting positive practices within the team.
Key Skills and Qualifications
- Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience in a VFX environment.
- Scheduling: Proven experience in VFX scheduling and high-level organization/maintenance of databases pertaining to shots or assets.
- Software Proficiency:
- ShotGrid
- MS Office (Word and Excel)
- Mac and Windows operating systems
- Technical Literacy: Proficiency using cineSync and data IO services such as Aspera, Mediashuttle, and SohoNet.
Additional Information
Location: Stuttgart, Germany
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Production
Equal Opportunities:
Outpost is an equal opportunities employer. Employment is based on extraordinary talent and potential. The company fosters an environment of mutual respect where differences are utilized to challenge norms and take new perspectives. No candidate will receive less favorable treatment based on age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual preference, or any other factor that has no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.