Associate Color Producer

Job Description

The Mill is a global creative partner for agencies, production companies and brands, working across all media channels and platforms.

We are trusted specialists in visual effects, creative technologies and content production Our projects include the creation of digital products and virtual experiences, as well as world class visual effects and video production.

We are a vibrant network of talented artists, producers, directors and creative technologists from multinational backgrounds. We nurture innovation, flexibility and diverse ideas across our studios in London, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Berlin and Bangalore. We are all united by one single ambition: To create extraordinary and memorable work that captivates and excites audiences.

We are The Mill. We create the extraordinary.

The Associate Color producer role is a key production position that requires strong interpersonal skills as well as good knowledge of the production, editorial and post production process, which includes the wider advertising market. A good understanding of the Los Angeles market is a chief requirement.

Working alongside the Senior Producer & Color EP, the Associate Color Producer will maintain a high level of efficiency within in the department, ensuring that The Mills objectives in regards to our artistry and excellent standard of client service are maintained. The Associate Color Producer will ensure that the Colorists and Color suites are maximized to full potential, identify possible conflicts and difficulties in advance that may result in a negative impact on the department. As well as learning the long standing and changing procedures and processes of The Mill. In order to deliver the standard of work The Mill has become renowned for, an Associate Producer must have excellent knowledge of current technology and techniques, an in-depth knowledge of color.
• Manage and maintain schedule for in-house telecine artists
• Coordinate with clients on every aspect of the job (budget, schedule, workflow, elements needed, deliverables and billing)
• Interact with artists, assistants, techs, coordinators and clients on a daily basis
• Ensures a good balance of work that is solely Color and work that requires full post production.
• Ensure that suite and scheduling conflicts are resolved quickly and effectively
• Work closely with colleagues in New York, Chicago and London to promote and facilitate remote grading services between all Mill sites.
• Keep all show reels up to date to organize edit time to cut them, and they will liaise with PR and Marketing in relation promotional and publicity activities.
• Reconcile completed jobs using information supplied by colorists and color assists to provide accounts with complete billing information.
• Line produce work so that they can maximize the use of resources.
• Remain informed of client demands so that cost negotiations can take place in the event that client requests are in excess of agreed deal.

Qualifications
• Knowledgeable of the specifications and capabilities of each suite.
• Familiar with new technology and how the pipelines work.
• 2 – 4 years experience at a post facility, production company or editorial house with some working knowledge of post-production & Color workflow. 
• Knowledgeable about post production process and advertising industry.
• Highly self-motivated and adaptable.
• Excellent problem solving and client relationship management skills.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwvk5j-18-220-137-164-42 in your application.