Open Position:
Producer (Animation/VFX/Live Action)
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Location: Minneapolis, MN
Type: Full-Time
Experience: Senior-Level
Industry: Animation / VFX / Creative Production


About Us:

MAKE is a creative studio with a big passion for short stories. Stories that punch above their length and live rent free in your head.

Every frame gets obsessed over. Every second has a job to do. Because short isn’t easy, it’s surgical.

There’s no fluff. Just tight, expressive work that knows what it’s saying and says it with style


Job Description:

MAKE is seeking an experienced Producer to join the team in Minneapolis, MN. Producers at MAKE manage multiple projects simultaneously, working closely with our clients and artists. Candidates should possess strong project management skills, be familiar with current design, 2D, and 3D animation production techniques, and have the ability to create/control budgets and schedules. Candidates will need excellent verbal and written communication skills. A proven track record of exceptional client service, balanced with an understanding of the internal team's needs, is a must.


Responsibilities:

• Define the scope of projects (goals, deliverables, schedule, and budget).
• Manage interdisciplinary teams of artists.
• Serve as the main client interface on projects, helping define vision, clarifying strategic requirements, explaining complex ideas clearly, and managing expectations.
• Keep projects on track through clear task lists and meeting notes.
• Lead efficient meetings and conference calls with the ability to effectively set up the presentation of creative work.
• Clearly communicate project issues and resolution to the client and internal team
• Play a dual role of client advocate and internal team advocate.
•Be passionate about delivering the best creative while finding ways of producing it that do not jeopardize schedule or budget.


Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in comparable position in the field.
• Experience working with or at an advertising agency.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to multi-task and foresee upcoming production problems alongside their solutions.
• Ability to develop tailored and responsive proposals and presentations.
• Have a knack for getting things done in ways that other people would not have seen possible.
• Are proactive and will identify areas that need your attention before they are pointed out.
• Possess excellent communication and presentation skills both internal and external facing.
• Have a kind and friendly manner while managing client expectations.
• Are collaborative and are not shy about asking for help when needed.
• Love solving problems, no matter how big or small, and are a creative thinker.
• Are comfortable with a role that will evolve and extend beyond traditional boundaries.
• Like getting your hands dirty, and won’t mind doing a little bit of the hands on work that is required to get a job done.
• Like to learn new things and travel outside of your comfort zone.
• Take ownership over your work and always strive to improve.

Additional Info:

• Legal to work in the US.
• The position is full time, in studio, in Minneapolis, MN.

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