Producer
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
Marks part of thePropelisGroup Marks is a consumer experience agency creating engaging moments across the entire brand spectrumfrom brand design and packagingto content and consumer connections. We are a collaborative global network of 1900 team members across 25 studios and 20 countries partnering with some of the worlds most recognized brands to solve complex business challenges through design strategy and craft.
We are currently seeking a Producer to join our Content Studio team in North America. We are happy for this to be either a hybrid role or remote from anywherein North America.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual with solid experience in a CGI-led agency environment to step up into a new role. This will include working closely with Creatives CGI Artists PhotographersRetouchers& Film Makers to take ownership of all aspects of production & post-production processes. Along with the opportunity to develop your producer skills this role offers great opportunities for career progression as the Content Studio expands and evolves.
More importantly than any of the above you will of course be a team player who enjoys collaborating to get things done. Our hybrid working model strikes a balance between flexibility and enabling you to collaborate with your creative design and production colleagues in a supportive and nurturing environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Budget estimate schedule and manage production across several concurrent brands and projects
- Manage all aspects of day-to-day production in a CGI-led studio environment
- Proactively communicate and manage expectation with clients and client service teams around all aspects of production and project delivery
- Identifyand clearly communicate project resource requirements in a consistentaccurateandtimelymanner
- Work with Resource Managers and Producers in other global studio locations to proactively solve capacity challenges
- Forecast request book and on-board freelance resource when necessary
- Negotiate costings with external providers ensuring their costs align to budgets and expectation
- Manage all aspects of project documentation management including estimates POs NDAs MSAs etc.
- Manage multiple third-party supplier relationships
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Experience gained within a CGI-led studio environment ideally within a brand or packaging-centric agency
- Experience of pre/post-production & shooting of video content would be highlyadvantageous
- Experience leaning in and working with clients directly
- The ability to craft and review SOWs with experience in accuratelyidentifyingproject risks
- Ability to quickly and effectively draft indicative project budgets in advance of concept approval
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to direct a team while promoting a positive morale in a fast-paced delivery-driven environment
- Proficiencyin project management tools such asShotgrid Jira Trello etc
- A point of view on the tools required by teams to ensure consistency in best practice for production management what to use when and why
- Ability to manage coach and lead teams of production artists and direct reports
- Ability to outline and develop best practices and processes a leader not a follower
- 4-6 ofyears of experience
WHY JOIN US
This is an exciting phase of growth for our businessand our partnership with a key alongside some of the industrys most dedicated talent on global scale projects for world renowned brands. We offer a supportive and inclusive culture that values technical excellence integrity and speed to market.
About Propelis: Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150 years 2000 clients 9000 employees and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $70000 USD - $80000 USD annually. Ultimately in determining pay we will consider the successful candidates location experience and other job-related factors.
Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage dental plan vision plan basic and supplemental life insurance a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.
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About Company
Fuelled by two connected specialist teams, Marks and SGS, we empower acceleration on a global scale, bringing the world’s biggest brands to life.