Sr. Advisor, Integrated - AI/VFX & Post Production

Sr. Advisor, Integrated

AI/VFX & Post Production

Western US

PURPOSE

APR Consulting Co is a strategic  production  consultancy at the forefront of the advertising  industry and is seeking a Sr Advisor, Integrated to join our team. With over 180 strategic  advisors worldwide, APR Consulting Co offers unparalleled expertise in production  efficiency across local, regional, and international  markets, empowering global Fortune 500 marketers  to maximize  ROI while safeguarding the creative integrity of their projects  through APR’s strategic  consulting approach.

The Sr. Advisor, Integrated, is a high-level position responsible for the successful management of advertising  production  across broadcast, online video, social content, post-production, VFX disciplines. This role acts as a recognized expert, guiding clients through complex production workflows from brief to delivery while mentoring junior team members. This role will develop and grow relationships with client and agency points of contact, partnering with the Senior Managing Advisor, Client Solutions, to act as a subject matter expert for clients, agencies and internal teams.

DEFINING SUCCESS FOR THIS ROLE

This position will be successful if they can demonstrate the following objectives and performance targets:

• Expert  Guidance: You guide the client as a recognized expert, ensuring all standards are met and production  partners (agencies, in-house teams,  and vendors) maintain efficiency and risk management.
• Integrated Oversight: Successfully managing all aspects of production, post- production  and VFX projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and team collaboration across multiple creative partners.
• Innovation Leadership: Demonstrating thought leadership by leveraging the latest technology  and AI workflow solutions to optimize processes and achieve  cost efficiencies.
• Strategic Relationship Management: Supports and nurtures client relationships to help brands realize their business objectives while identifying impactful process solutions.
• Operational Excellence: Anticipates potential problem areas,  finds solutions, and leads APR engagements with day-to-day  clients effectively.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position’s key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Integrated Production Management

• Manage cross-discipline interaction  on projects  with assigned client/agency groups.
• Vet production  vendors for quality / value and negotiate agency and vendor bids for best value.
• Attend scoping, pre-bid, and strategy meetings  to align creative, schedule, and budget.
• Enforce client policy, production  guidelines, and best practices.

VFX & Post-Production Oversight

• Participate in Animation and VFX budget discussions and bid negotiations with broadcast SMEs and agency producers.
• Review Animation and VFX production  specs, schedules, and budgets for accuracy.
• Assess plate or insert shoot needs, CG work, animation, and VFX compositing requirements.
• Review works in progress  and rough cuts, facilitating communication between client and agency regarding costs and schedules.

AI & Innovation

• Educate clients and APR teams on advancements in production  technology, AI in the production  workflow, animation, and VFX.
• Seek out opportunities with clients to leverage and repurpose  creative assets using emerging technology.
• Stay up to date on emerging technology  with AI in post-production, especially in
• Editorial, VFX and workflow solutions.
• Standardize processes and provide education/training in specialty areas.

Internal Leadership & Reporting

• Oversee the capture of APR savings according to established methodology  and validate final job accuracy.
• Act as a mentor for new or more junior team members and participate in cross- team knowledge sharing.
• Enter and validate all project information in APR’s database (Acero), including
• savings, KPIs,  and cost drivers.
• Authors and presents specialty training and POVs for APR clients and industry meetings.

Center of Excellence Discipline Lead (Post-Production, VFX/ AI)

• Responsible for the advancement of APR's education on post-production and VFX
• related workflows, best-in-class suppliers, and best practices.
• Ensure the quality and consistency of our APR’s output for this discipline, through mentorship, training and education.
• Provide thought leadership to APR’s clients on best practices, opportunities and
• risks related to post and VFX/AI workflows.
• Work directly with Director of Production to optimize APR’s  ways of working across all post and VFX related services.

ABOUT YOU

• Experience: 15+ years of deep experience producing  video content for an advertising  or production  company (line producer or EP).
• VFX Expertise: Minimum ten (10) years of experience producing  animation and visual effects for video content.
• Technical Literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel,  Word, PPT) and a working understanding of VFX programs, technology, and AI workflow solutions.
• Soft Skills: Outgoing, collaborative, and diplomatic; able to impact and influence others on critically important projects.
• Labor Knowledge: Knowledge of union crew labor, SAG rules, and regional market rates.
•  Location: Western United States for this remote role

WHY JOIN APR?

Flexible Schedule: Enjoy a flexible schedule within our remote, global team. We prioritize your well-being, offering you the freedom to find a work-life balance that works for YOU.

Dynamic Team Culture: Be part of a vibrant, collaborative team where enthusiasm, proactivity, inclusivity, curiosity, and authenticity  are at the core of our values.

Cutting-Edge Innovation: Engage with a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries in marketing & advertising  operations. If you’re passionate about driving innovation, this is the place for you.

Career Advancement: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities and career growth within a growing company. Work closely with top-tier teams and clients, gaining practical experience and deepening your expertise in production  efficiency.

Global Influence: Contribute to the future of marketing for prominent global brands.  At APR, we lead the charge in sustainability and exceptional client support, giving you a chance to make a significant impact on a global scale.

APR offers a full spectrum of health and welfare benefits for employees, spouses and dependents including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, 401K matching, and paid time off.  We also offer a variety of supplemental benefits such as accident insurance, pet insurance, travel assistance, and identity protection. The role offers a competitive compensation package in the range of $130k - $170k, dependent on experience.

APR values an inclusive workforce and culture driven by our unique viewpoints and diverse background and experiences.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and to compliance with federal and state anti-discrimination laws. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employees or applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth  or related medical conditions), sexual  orientation, gender identity and transgender, familial status, national origin, disability, genetic information, age 40 and over, veteran status, military status, marital status, domestic violence  victim status, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. This policy governs all stages of employment including application.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive  list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.  Other duties may be assigned by management.

FLSA status: (Determined  by HR)

ABOUT APR

APR Consulting Co. is a strategic production consultancy at the forefront of the advertising industry. With over 180 strategic advisors worldwide, APR Consulting Co offers unparalleled expertise in production efficiency across local, regional, and international markets, empowering global Fortune 500 marketers to maximize ROI while safeguarding the creative integrity of their projects through APR’s strategic consulting approach.