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Executive Producer - Integrated Advertising
Framestore
Chicago, IL, United States
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Framestore is looking for an Executive Producer (EP) for our new Chicago office, opening in Spring 2017.
This is a senior management position combining an external business development role alongside the many production challenges of opening up a new office. The EP will play a significant role in building up the team of producers, creatives, VFX artists and colorists for our new office, as well as integrating the Chicago office into the global network of Framestore offices with the view of establishing a strong presence in the Midwest advertising market.
We are looking for someone with a proven track record in VFX, animation and digital production who has existing solid relationships in the Midwest market.
The EP (Chicago) will report to the Global Head of Integrated Advertising.
Responsibilities:
• Work in partnership with Business Development team & Creative Director(s) to maintain and build agency and brand relationships in the Midwest, assessing opportunities and converting these into projects, hitting agreed revenue targets
• Primary point of contact for clients, being accessible to deal with any client feedback, concerns and issues, at any time.
• In conjunction with Head of Production, ensure the delivery of projects meets clients' expectations, within agreed profit margins
• Partner and work closely with other global Managers to ensure the studio operates cohesively and collaboratively, role modelling this approach to encourage other team members across departments to adopt the same approach
• Work with other Integrated Advertising EP's to ensure consistency of standards and best working practices across production teams
• Lead and share a vision with the department heads for building up the best artist and production team
• Maintain an ear to the ground about our competitors and an overview of what is happening in the Midwest creative industry
Essential Skills:
• Deep ties in the Chicago VFX, animation and advertising industries
• Advanced level of credited experience as a Producer within integrated advertising and visual effects
• Previous experience of establishing, building and maintaining client relationships
• Strong and proven general managerial expertise
• Advance level of understanding and previous experience of project financial/budgetary management including industry tools (Shotgun/CETA etc)
• Have led numerous brand building and brand strategy campaigns
• Experienced in a senior managerial role covering all VFX disciplines, with a knowledge and passion for team building and mentoring
• Collaborative and with demonstrated successful experience working in a global network
Desirable Skills:
• Degree or business related qualification, or equivalent