Color Producer

Business Unit: Company 3

Position: Color Producer

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

* Pay Range: $80,000 - $100,000 annually USD

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Producer is responsible for overseeing the color workflow for assigned Colorists, managing day-to-day project execution, client relationships, and coordination with internal teams. This role supports Short Form advertising projects and reports directly to the Head of Production, Short Form. The position requires on-site presence in our New York studio as needed to support client sessions and Colorist/project needs.

• Manage Colorist schedules and session times to maximize efficiency and with a strategic, big-picture perspective.
• Interface with Colorists regarding sessions, specs, workflows and client needs.
• Ensure all sessions are properly booked with the correct resources and specifications communicated internally.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients, maintaining timely and professional communication.
• Responsible for bidding, budgeting, and billing processes, coordinating with Accounting to ensure accurate invoicing.
• Responsible for receiving project details and project set up —offline references, color references, source materials, and delivery specs.
• Communicate OT, weekend and holiday staffing needs as needed to all necessary parties.
• Create tasks in the task management system for billable, non-billable, testing, and pro bono work.
• Ensure the operations team is aware of any special setup needs (e.g., virtual tools).
• Welcome and escort clients to sessions, maintaining a visible producer presence throughout.
• Regularly check in with artists, clients, color assistants, and client services to provide comprehensive session support.
• Communicate changes or delays promptly to clients and coordinate alternative solutions to keep sessions on schedule.
• Anticipate challenges proactively and develop creative solutions that balance client expectations and internal capabilities.
• Coordinate timely delivery of all project elements with the Deliverables team to meet deadlines.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with clients to understand project requirements and provide status updates.
• Collaborate with the Executive Producer, Managing Director, and Head of Production to escalation issues and develop innovative solutions to challenges.

The ideal candidate will have prior professional experience in successfully delivering large scale commercial advertising projects as a producer in a VFX, editorial or color/finishing studio, possess an expert understanding of post-production scheduling and the critical importance of meeting deadlines. They will bring strong knowledge of the digital editorial process, including the relationship between offline and online editorial workflows. They will bring a proven ability to manage time-sensitive, competing priorities effectively.

They will bring the ability to remain calm, professional, and solution-oriented in high-pressure or challenging situations. Additional desired skills include:

• Previous experience in one or more of the following environments:
  Color Production, Offline Production, and/or VFX/Finishing Production.
• Demonstrated skill in anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Superior written and verbal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong general computer literacy.
• Ability to manage a high volume of communications proactively and efficiently.
• Can-do, results-oriented approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for both individual and team outcomes.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to delegate tasks clearly to a large team in order to achieve common goals.
• Ability to follow direction precisely and provide timely, comprehensive updates with thorough follow-through.
• Developing knowledge and understanding of the finishing process, with good judgment on when to elevate issues.
• Self-motivated with exceptional client service skills.
• Flexibility to work weekends as needed.
• Willingness to work flexible or extended hours on short notice when required.

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