OLIVER+ is a global team of creative thinkers, tech-savvy trendsetters, and production pros specialising in film, CGI, automation, AI, motion design, and digital/print content. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our focus is to connect clients with high-quality solutions, talent and ambitious opportunities worldwide.
As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.
Role: Senior Producer (CGI)
Job Level: Senior (+7 years)
Industry: Various
Location: Mumbai/Hybrid
Time Zone Required: BST
Type of Contract: FTE
Start Date: Immediate
Language: Proficiency in English is required as we are a global business
A Little Bit About the Role:
Are you a Senior Producer, with a passion for people and all things ‘raytracing’ - then this opportunity is for you!
This job requires the expertise of an experienced Senior Producer to manage internal and external stakeholders with the objective to deliver and scope world-class CGI asset creation and a solid understanding of Post-Production, as well as emerging technologies such as AR/VR/XR and Metaverse platforms and experiences - and will ultimately be accountable for OLIVER+’s overall fulfilment.
As a Senior Producer in our Global CGI Team, you will be expected to oversee a team who delivers a vast range of different assets; pack shots, static or moving advertisements, key visuals, arch-viz, real-time and experiences utilising emerging technologies such as AR/VR/XR and Metaverse type platform delivery etc.
The ideal candidate will have experience managing global teams and clients, ensuring the successful execution of CGI Projects within budget and timeline constraints - as well as a strong background in a wide range of CGI processes. The role is fast-paced and responsive, working across multiple different projects and clients within the organisation.
What You'll be Doing:
- Manage resourcing, scope, plan and lead varied types of CGI projects across different regions.
- Along with the Executive Producer, you will assist in establishing the team Structure & Management, Commercial Offering, Ways of Working, and build a Portfolio of work.
- Ensure the implementation of rapid scope and quotation processes.
- Understand the effect of future technology states on current ways of working.
- Work closely with Executive Producer (CGI), Operations and HOD to continue building OLIVER+’s reputation as a centre of excellence for CGI within the network.
- Client and artist facing to ensure synergy of collaboration.
- Ability to lead, develop and oversee team members - helping develop their skill and assist with their career path.
- Handle multiple projects simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Ensure final deliverables exceed design and production requirements and expectations.
- To deputise for the Head of Department as and when required.
- Be financially conscientious when managing the delivery of a project ensuring all relevant parties are aware of financial implications of delays, additional amends and re-briefs.
- Monitor utilization and output of team.
INITIATE & PLAN THE PROJECT:
- Receive new briefs and manage the process of transforming unclear briefs into well prepared briefs where applicable
- Calculating a thorough and accurate budget for each project, gaining sign-off from the client. Making sure that all parties are aware of any limitations imposed by the budget. Sign-off should always be gained before any work of any kind can commence.
- Work to the OLIVER+ Way of Working while executing projects
- Identify stakeholders and create a communication plan to ensure each of them has access to the right level of information
- Set deadlines with partners and challenge unrealistic timelines to ensure workload is managed based on creative processes
- Create project plan and identify key milestones for each of the projects you are assigned
- Work closely with the Executive Producer and Resource/Studio Manager to staff the project correctly based on the required deliverables and deadlines
- Identify risks and possible issues and create risk registers
- Work closely with the creative team to define a cost, scope and time plan for the projects
- Prepare and run effective and structured client and team kick-off meetings.
- Create and manage the delivery of project documentation.
MANAGE PROJECT EXECUTION, MONITORING AND CONTROL:
- Coordinate development and delivery among various project participants.
- Prioritize and manage workload of the project team
- Partner liaison when required, presenting project scopes, cost estimates and timing plans
- Build partner relationship and ensure their needs and requirements are addressed, while following the OLIVER+ ways of working
- Monitor the progress of the project delivery within scope and budget with the planned resources.
- Prepare status reports for the stakeholders and actively manage the control of project progress using weekly action points
- Follow the OLIVER+ change control process for any changes needed in the scope, budget, timelines or resource requirement
- Create and keep up to date all related project documentation and ensure compliance in the OLIVER+ system
- Proactively problem-solve, mitigate risks and plan for future issues
- Be accountable for the financial profitability of the project and actively manage cost overburn and time logged daily
- Ensure final deliverables are quality
- Reconciliations upon project completion.
What You'll Need:
- Willingness to accept feedback and iterate over processes in a highly-collaborative, low-ego team environment.
- Curiosity, creativity, and ambition.
- The ability to take a project from brief to completion, good communication, organizational, and time management skills are essential.
- Ability to deliver across all aspects of CGI content creation, from pitching and negotiation, project management and planning and workflow/pipeline development
- Impeccable problem-solving skills and a love for client satisfaction
- 7+ years of experience in CGI/VFX production
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to adhere to internal processes.
- Strong organisational skills – able to multi-task and manage multiple projects with different deadlines at one time.
- Good eye for detail and quality control experience.
- Software competency – Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Zoom, Teams and OMG (Oliver Marketing Gateway internal approval system - training will be provided).
- Familiarity with industry-standard CGI software and tools
You'll Have:
- Proficiency in excel and project management and production tools
- Fluent / Proficiency in English
- Relevant degree or diploma.
Good to have:
- Experience on global FMCG, Luxury and Premium brands.
- Multi-market experience.
- Live action shoot experience and understanding
A little bit about us:
We are OLIVER+ (previously known as MORE), part of OLIVER and the Inside Ideas Group.
We’re a global collective of creatives, technologists and production experts who create and maintain world-class content in film, CGI, motion design, digital, print and tech. We connect opportunities for clients by providing high-quality solutions and capabilities to ambitious businesses all over the world.
You can find us here:
Other essential points to note:
As we are working remotely, it is essential that the ideal candidate have the following in place to ensure there are no delays on delivering work timeously:
- Back-up power supply, if necessary.
- Stable internet connectivity – fibre connection preferable (options can be discussed) in order to connect to remote servers as well as conduct virtual meetings daily.
- Personal computer with relevant capabilities necessary for the role.
- This is a snapshot of the responsibilities & desired deliverables. Other areas for delivery and responsibilities may be added or addressed during the period of employment. This document should not constitute as the sole indicator for responsibilities and delivery, but it can be used as a generic guide to help with managing your performance.
Inside Ideas Group and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All suitable applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.
Our values shape everything we do:
Be Ambitious to succeed
Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible
Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work
Be always learning and listening to understand
Be Results-focused to exceed expectations
Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations
OLIVER+, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.
OLIVER+ has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.'
