About the position

Goodbye Kansas are looking for a Production Manager to join our talented global production team to work on a variety of exciting projects. Reporting directly to the Head of Production for Europe, you are key to supporting the Producer in the successful running of the project. You will be responsible for liaising with all departments, scheduling, delegating tasks, as well as mentoring and leading Production Coordinators and/or Assistants on the projects.

The Production division is one of the pillars of Goodbye Kansas and this role requires working in a transparent and inclusive manner to enable the best internal and external communication possible for the project and teams.

What we offer

• A fun, creative, international and inclusive environment

• Working as part of the global production team

• Opportunities for personal growth, a wide variety of projects and experienced co-workers that collaborate and share knowledge

• Flexible working hours encouraging work-life balance

• Hybrid working environment

What you will get to do

• Assist with the project requirements in crewing the show alongside the Producer and Central Production Manager

• Create and maintain the project master and delivery schedules, including setting project priorities and milestones

• Ensure all relevant schedules are kept up to date within the production tracking database on a regular basis as well as time tracking

• Communicate with Producers, Coordinators, creative and technical leads regarding directives and production requirements of specific projects

• Oversee the Coordinators in the execution of the project task schedules

• Act as a point of coordination and contact between the day-to-day production team and the project's senior management staff

• Manage the project Coordinators and/or assistants

• Oversee the coordination of dailies and reviews, ensuring accurate notes are taken and production priorities are distributed and followed

• Assist the Producer in generating internal progress reports for the production and management teams and forecast any delays or overages

• Act as liaison to facilitate VFX turnovers and ensure deliveries of the VFX work to client

• Work with departmental heads/supervisors to ensure artists are assigned to appropriate projects/tasks

What you will bring

• 3+ years experience in a VFX studio

• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, a willingness and ability to learn new skills and technology

• Strong planning and organisational skills

• Confidence and enthusiasm when communicating in person and in a remote / hybrid environment

• Enjoys working in a fast-paced creative team environment

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are critical

• Must be a team player as well as be able to lead the team where necessary

• Proficiency in spreadsheet and database software especially Excel and FTrack

Goodbye Kansas Studios offers award-winning and uniquely integrated services for feature films, TV series, commercials, games and game trailers. Expertise includes VFX, FX, CG productions, 3D Face & Body Scanning, Digital Humans, Creature & Character design, Performance Capture, Animation and RealTime expertise. The company, with a staff of 300+ is part of Goodbye Kansas Group AB (publ), listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market and with studios and offices in Stockholm and London.