UNION VISUAL EFFECTS

Responsibility

• participate in tech scouts and production meetings with shooting crew as needed gathering relevant data & disseminating to relevant colleagues
• planning
• provide on-set reference, such as HDRI photos, as needed
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• go-to person at Union for all onset questions
• work with Director, Supervisor and DoP during filming
• build and own the onset plan working with Producer and VFX Supervisor
• make onset decisions to maximise shot success and/or plan for issues
• work with Supervisors, Producers, LPs, Ho2D and Ho3D to schedule the appropriate onset crew for the shoot’s requirements
• ensure VFX are shot correctly to aid post production
• ensure on-set crew planner is up to date and all crew know when and where they are required
• ensure all required data is collected
• work with leads to pull together contact sheets etc
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• communicate client direction and any potential changes, and hand off general onset progress to overall project VFX Supervisor
• work with Editorial, Leads, Technology and Supervisors to best facilitate management of data when it comes in house
• fit for purpose
• manage day to day developments between set and studio during production
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• properly checked in/out
• gather notes from script supervisor, production and camera department
• work with recruitment and HoDs to build and maintain a database of all crew experienced in onset
• stored correctly
• provide daily “end of day” report back to the studio
• identify gaps in knowledge & implement training plan
• management of data and imagery acquired onset
• formalise and circulate checklist of the information needed from shoot
• update Filemaker database & liaise with Jamie K to manage database & ingest of information
• create a Union onset protocol and checklist of requirements
• ensure all data and images gathered on-set are processed and made available to the correct team members
• work with Union LP/Producer to flag hot costs daily
• gather Lens Grid data from the Camera Department and provide information in-house
• keep client data safe and securely transfer to Union in a compliant manner
• with pipeline team, ensure ingest system is fit for purpose
• ensure onset kits are returned intact
• work with recruitment to talk to all new Union staff and track their onset experience
• create and maintain organised folder of information for each show and share with appropriate team

Requirements

• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• client management experience
• strong team working skills
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• ability to handle creative and technical matters with discretion and professionalism
• experience in both episodic and feature film projects
• strong project planning skills & attention to detail
• strong knowledge of the film VFX pipeline
• strong knowledge of both software and hardware

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Responsibility

• union is an independent visual effects studio providing a creative service for feature film and television productions
• our teams work closely with our clients through every phase of their projects and our environment is very important to both
• our studio is founded on a culture of originality, innovation and collaboration where our people are at the forefront of what we do
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• our clients are some of the world’s top film makers who return to Union time and again as a trusted partner and creative ally
• they will help to incorporate the individual project schedules into the overall studio schedule, ensuring projects work cohesively together
• our new studio in Montreal is an exciting expansion of our London studio and our staff and clients should have the same welcoming and creative experience in both locations
• based in London, the Scheduler is a key role that plays a key part in the smooth day to day running of our studio
• working closely with the RM and SOM they will be responsible for ensuring our projects are effectively resourced and delivered with our 2D and CG teams who are known for the outstanding quality of their technical and creative work on high-profile independent and film and TV projects
• the Scheduler will work closely with the SOM, RM, Heads of 2D/CG, and Production to maximise Union’s crew resources so that each project is efficiently scheduled with appropriate time and artist resources to effectively deliver all our work as per producers notes and instruction
• with the RM and relevant teams, the Scheduler will resolve any changes or issues in project schedules/progress as they arise, escalating as needed
• update through daily meetings and end of day Crew Report about any crew changes
• they will ensure artists are regularly updated on any changes and will liaise with them on holiday/time-off requests and completion of daily time-logs
• provide feedback on artist skills and project management to SOM, RM, HoDS, and TRM
• work with Production to ensure daily render priorities are accounted for in the daily render planning sheet
• working closely with the Operations and People teams, the Scheduler will assist with artist onboarding and development, helping to ensure that creative talent settles into the team and is nurtured internally through project allocation and team selection
• pro-actively chase unconfirmed pencils in a timely manner to allow old bookings to fall away and new business to be scheduled appropriately
• attend and assist in Onset Fortnightly meetings; collate appropriate data in the lead up to the meeting and share the meeting report with the onset team
• ensure crew log out of their machines in the evenings/weekends
• review timelogs of artists daily, and if required, individually message artists to check they are accurate

Requirements

• enthusiasm and a passion for VFX
• excellent attention to detail and strong organisational and multitasking skills
• knowledge of 2D & CG skillsets
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• experience working within post-production in a runner, post production assistant or scheduling role
• able to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• experience working with a scheduling software
• flexible, good time management and ability to react quickly to changing demands and priorities
• able to use initiative to identify potential problems and problem solve
• knowledge of Shotgrid
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• approachable with strong communication skills both written and verbal
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• ability to build effective working relationships across all levels and internally/externally
• able to work both autonomously and as part of of a wider team
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• able to handle confidential matters with discretion and professionalism

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