Bidding Producer

Bidding producer is responsible for line producing jobs and creating estimates based on client input.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
• At least 5 years' experience within a post-production environment and at least three years as a producer
• College degree in related field. A combination of work experience and education can be substituted
• Familiarity with creative tools: Photoshop, After Effects, Flame, Resolve, and Autodesk
• PC/Mac literate, word and excel proficiency needed
• Knowledge of live-action protocols and bidding practices such as AICP
• Scheduling and organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and intense pressure
• Ability to schedule, prioritize and multitask
• Excellent attention to detail
• Great communication skills [written and verbal]
• Knowledge of all delivery formats
• A good freelancer database, with strong relationships
• Enjoys socializing within the industry to maintain and build new relationships
SUPERVISION
• Exercised: none
• Received: Executive Producer, Head of Production, General Manager
JOB RELATIONSHIPS
• Internal: This position works closely with Producers, Flame Artists, MCR, Grading, CG and Design.
• External: Clients (Agencies, Networks, Production Companies, Editors)
JOB DUTIES
(* denotes an "essential function")
• *Create estimates based on the boards and input from the client as well as from technical staff.
• Work closely with the production teams to foresee scheduling and resource challenges associated with bids in the pipeline Coordinate potential award of job between the departments.
• *Liaise with Executive Producer and General Manager on job status on a regular basis.
• Constant client contact
• Track the job to the approved client budget to ensure your bids are always accurate.
• Report overages to the Head of Production, General Manager, and client when needed.
• *Creatively assess the work required to complete a project and provide bid days for VFX breakdowns in line with the VFX pipeline.
• Consult with VFX supervisors and Head of Departments on creative, technical approaches, and methodologies as needed.
• Act as a contact for all client liaison on allocated projects and key client accounts.
• Prepare and lead all creative client discussions with VFX Supervisors.
• Work with the Business Development Manager and commercial analyst to prepare financials on all bids for approval by EPs.
• *Attends all client meetings relating to upcoming projects.
• *Manage recurring clients or accounts as a centralized contact point for recurring revenue.
• *Stays current of studio capacity and talent capabilities in order to effectively create bids.
• *Work with the Sales Team to help get pitches together (reels/paperwork/boards/ideas/ presentations).
• Know where all show reels/deconstructs are held and making sure they are updated.
• Share information between departments and help to coordinate staff and resources (including freelancers) to cover projects.
• *Coordinate the recruitment and hiring of freelancers as required for awarded bids.
• Updating salesforce as our CRM tool with client and bid information.
• *Drive financial success on your projects to drive revenue growth and net profit for the business
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment