VFX Project Manager
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$48 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Detroit, MI Detroit, Michigan open_in_new |
About this job
Job Description
We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale.
Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world.
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A Hybrid working model
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
What does a VFX Project Manager do at Hogarth?
The VFX Project Manager will be assigned to a key client account to manage the daily production and delivery on automotive CGI projects for 3D models and configurator assets. They will have responsibility for managing the jobs' progress through the studio from initial client contact and briefing, through to costing, planning, liaising with Artists and clients, and tight scheduling for an accurate and timely delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Follow established processes to coordinate and traffic CGI projects through all departments
- Create estimates and issue timing plans to accompany CGI projects
- Monitor the progress and completion of projects against published timings, raising and escalating any risk items that may affect delivery
- Work closely with CGI Studio Manager and CGI Creative Director to ensure efficient and timely delivery of all requirements
- Lead regular project status meetings with the client and CGI production teams on your projects
- Accurately define project scopes and generate accurate estimates (establish baseline in first quarter and then set goals for improvement in subsequent quarters/halves)
- Deliver projects on time, under budget & free of errors
- Maintain internal & client-facing status reports
- Manage project files and logs according to outlined standards
- Actively participate in process enhancement discussions
- Maintain documentation for SME assignments re: process
- Ability to manage complex projects with varying timeline
Requirements:
- 3+ years of working experience as a Project Manager/Producer within CGI or the Automotive industry
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, able to juggle work for multiple projects at once
- A positive communicator, able to coordinate internal teams positively and confidently
- Pragmatic and analytically minded, you can adapt to changing deadlines and briefs, predict potential issues and problem solve
- Experience of working within a project management environment
- CGI production experience with process and program knowledge is a strong plus
- PC and Mac knowledge, preferably with some knowledge of Microsoft products (primarily building spreadsheets in Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
- Creative problem solving abilities
- Experience using Project Management systems such as Asana, JIRA, and Trello
- Working knowledge in software such as 3D Model, 3dsMax, Maya, Nuke, Vray, Unreal, and Render (From a PM standpoint)
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At WPP Production, you'll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You'll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP's unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment.
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