Executive Producer

Job Description

A B O U T   THE M I L L  

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, Amsterdam, Paris, Bangalore, and Seoul. 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.

Executive Producer (EP) is a management position. The EP must have an excellent understanding of The Mill's strategic goals and be instrumental in delivering increased sales and encouraging greater bottom-line profit. EP is primarily an outwardly orientated, client-facing role, requiring excellent communication skills and fostering and developing extremely strong client relationships.

EP must also have an in-depth understanding of the Mill production pipeline to maximize the use of resources and to oversee the smooth production of projects through the company.

Management Structure

The EP must work closely alongside the Head of Studio to form a mutually supportive structure. It is vital that EP works closely with our reps and other EPs across our studios to ensure the best communication regarding bidding and execution of projects, to ensure we take full advantage of sales/project opportunities and that Mill resources are as well utilized as possible.

Responsibilities

Sales
• Highly proactive in the task of winning new business and targeting clients and accounts to be won by The Mill, and defining client-specific strategies to win business
• Provide support to the VFX production department in Seoul and ensure excellent communication and the careful handover of projects from the bidding stage to the line production stage of a project
• Monitor the satisfaction of existing clients and ensure that they continue to use The Mill
• Maximize revenue and utilization of The Mill Seoul by having an overview of the work going through each site and encouraging effective scheduling and efficiency of resources
• Develop and maintain an 'ear' to the market and disseminate relevant information to the production team and key staff at The Mill
• Work closely with our reps to help define potential clients, sales/marketing opportunities and PR exercises both on a short term and a long term 'bigger picture' basis
• Network with agency, production company and editorial clients

Mentoring/other responsibilities
• To oversee quotations and sales pitches with clients as necessary with more junior members of production
• To ensure that quality standards and good working practices are met on all projects undertaken by the department.
• To develop, train, motivate and support all people in the department.
• Monitor and take steps to care for creative operators' welfare while providing balanced protection for our clients and upholding the level of service/work they should expect from The Mill.
• Promote the advancement of new Mill offerings internally and externally (in-house directing, cross-platform content, volume/relationship driven workflow etc.)
• Regularly, meet with heads of other Mill departments.
Overview
• Ensure that there is healthy communication between production and other departments within the company to aid overall communication and better working relationships, especially with the operators and artists who work directly with the production staff.

Key Performance indicators
• Revenue figures are on target or exceeded
• Effective resources utilized to full potential
• Client relationships solidified and developed throughout the Mill
*Please note that conversational English is an essential requirement to fulfil the duties of this role, conversational Korean is not essential but would be a benefit.

Qualifications
• 6-8 years as either a Senior Producer or Executive producer focusing on visual effects.
• Established client relationships at agencies, production companies and direct-to-brand.
• Ability to muti-task and work under pressure.
• Effective communication skills

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r0enqj-18-118-193-232-42 in your application.