Producer at Equator Design

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jul, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

18 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Budgeting, Scheduling, Production management, CGI studio operations, Client communication, Resource management, Project documentation, Supplier relationship management, SOW drafting, Project risk assessment, Budget forecasting, Team leadership, Shotgrid, Jira, Trello, Process development

Industry

Design Services

Description

Marks, part of the Propelis Group, Marks is a consumer experience agency creating engaging moments across the entire brand spectrum—from brand design and packaging, to content and consumer connections. We are a collaborative global network of 1,900+ team members across 25+ studios and 20+ countries, partnering with some of the world’s 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 anywhere in 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, Photographers, Retouchers & 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 * Identify and clearly communicate project resource requirements in a consistent, accurate and timely manner * 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, PO’s, NDA’s, MSA’s 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 highly advantageous * Experience leaning in and working with clients directly * The ability to craft and review SOWs with experience in accurately identifying project 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 * Proficiency in project management tools such as Shotgrid, 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 of years of experience WHY JOIN US This is an exciting phase of growth for our business and our partnership with a key client. You’ll work alongside some of the industry’s 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, 2,000+ clients, 9,000 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. For more information visit: www.MakeMarks.com EEO Statement: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. We strive to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resource Team. 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 $70,000 USD - $80,000 USD annually. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate’s 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. #LI-SM1 #LI-DNP

Responsibilities

The Producer will manage end-to-end production and post-production processes across multiple brands within a CGI-led studio environment. This includes budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and maintaining proactive communication with clients and external suppliers.