I looked at Framestore's website and found that currently, they are looking for any applications, both in London and New York.
Here is a list of skills that are needed with trying to apply for a job at Framestore:
(Taken directly from their website. Reference link can be found at the bottom.)
As Senior Producer for Framestore's VFX Department you will be adept at helming large-scale film VFX projects. With a proven track record in high-end VFX production, you will have excellent client and crew management skills, the ability to bid and negotiate on new business and work with creative and management to pitch for new work.
Your skills in managing budgets will be self-evident, backed up by prior experience. Working closely with the Head of Production, you will help to provide effective guidance to more junior Producers and Co-ordinators; leading by example, coaching and encouragement, team building and good communication. You will also be expected to communicate effectively with other Producers and Heads of Department.
Responsibilities
Your skills in managing budgets will be self-evident, backed up by prior experience. Working closely with the Head of Production, you will help to provide effective guidance to more junior Producers and Co-ordinators; leading by example, coaching and encouragement, team building and good communication. You will also be expected to communicate effectively with other Producers and Heads of Department.
Responsibilities
- To produce and manage budgets and schedules that take into account VFX work required, ensuring project is completed to highest standard achievable.
- To liaise with clients in areas of responsibility and budgetary importance.
- Correspondence with clients via bids, reports, approval documents, cashflow, change orders etc.
- Management of project milestones, deliveries and implementing vfx schedule.
- Handling of performance, productivity, attendance and time keeping with team leaders.
- To liaise with Resources team and other key support departments
- To provide verbal and written progress reports to clients, management and internal teams every week.
- Pitching and bidding for new business.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous, credited experience as VFX Producer.
- Highly organised, first-class time/project management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent client and crew management skills.
- Proven ability to prioritise conflicting tasks.
- Proven ability to manage high revenue budgets.
- Ability to remain calm and confident in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work within a team towards a common goal.
- Thorough understanding of live-action and CG based VFX workflows.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Existing industry contacts
- Good knowledge of MS Office packages (incl Excel, Word and Project)
Reference-
http://careers.framestore.com/job.html?job_id=98&location=London
