Director, VFX Production
About the role
About WPP Production We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world.
About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
What does a Director, VFX Production do at WPP Production? The Director of VFX Production is a highly organized and strategic leader who oversees the delivery of all Ford VFX projects with an eye toward future focused solutions. This person must have a deep understanding of scope definition, production timelines, interdependencies, and workflows required to successfully meet incredibly aggressive timelines while producing the highest photo-real quality VFX assets. This role leads a team of VFX project managers while partnering with artists, designers, agency producers and account teams to ensure smooth project execution while driving innovation and efficiency in VFX production. The Director, VFX Production is skilled at explaining complex processes in a simple-to-understand way and can convey these workflows verbally and visually.
Responsibilities
- Must be a strategic problem-solver first and foremost
- Oversee delivery of all Ford VFX projects, ensuring alignment with project timelines, scopes + dependencies
- Support, train, lead and mentor VFX project management team
- Document VFX production workflows and processes to educate agency, client and production teams to ensure clear expectations
- Own and manage oversight of agreed-upon process initiatives
- Partner with production leadership on VFX production strategy needs, determining the best approach for deliverables
- Collaborate with resource management to determine staffing needs, identify trends, and inform long-term resource planning
- Collaborate with artists, designers and project managers to troubleshoot production challenges
- Integrate with multiple work streams, ensuring cohesive and synchronized operations across the organization
- Work with MD, Production NA to focus on new behaviors, capabilities and approaches that fundamentally change how things are done today to deliver meaningful content, crafted through a streamlined production framework ensuring integrated & effective brand experiences
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of CGI workflows and pipeline integration
- Extensive experience managing automotive VFX projects
- Extensive experience with production pipelines
- Ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate teams, and solve complex production challenges
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across artists, project managers, agency creative, agency account teams and clients
- Problem-solving mindset, capable of optimizing processes and improving efficiencies in VFX production
- Expert understanding of agency workflows and creative review processes as they connect into VFX workflows
- Passion for detail and ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate teams, and solve complex production challenges.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Acute understanding of when to escalate issues to production leadership, to proactively solve upcoming issues
- Extensive experience with Monday.com, JIRA and/or other project management and process tools
- Working knowledge in software such as 3D Model, 3dsMax, Maya, Nuke, Vray, Unreal, and Render (From a PM standpoint)
- 12+ years of experience in VFX project management/production and 2+ years in an Associate Director VFX or a similar role
The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from CA$65,000 to CA$115,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.
Why work here: At WPP Production, you’ll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You’ll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP’s unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment.
Inclusion and Impact WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
Data We rely on legitimate interest as a legal basis for processing personal information under the GDPR for purposes of recruitment and applications for employment. When you click the "Submit Application" button at the bottom of this page, this will send all the information you have added to WPP Production. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Privacy statement. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.
Please contact careers@wppproduction.com if you need the job advert or form in another format.
About WPP Production
Content Production for the Future of Marketing.
WPP Production is the world's largest content production company. We unite global production capabilities and creative producers into a single, seamlessly integrated platform. Leveraging Generative AI, virtual production, and our High Velocity Content Studio, we deliver unparalleled innovation, speed, and scale with a singular vision at our core - to transform content creation for clients that redefine the future of marketing.
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Director, VFX Production
About the role
About WPP Production We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world.
About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
What does a Director, VFX Production do at WPP Production? The Director of VFX Production is a highly organized and strategic leader who oversees the delivery of all Ford VFX projects with an eye toward future focused solutions. This person must have a deep understanding of scope definition, production timelines, interdependencies, and workflows required to successfully meet incredibly aggressive timelines while producing the highest photo-real quality VFX assets. This role leads a team of VFX project managers while partnering with artists, designers, agency producers and account teams to ensure smooth project execution while driving innovation and efficiency in VFX production. The Director, VFX Production is skilled at explaining complex processes in a simple-to-understand way and can convey these workflows verbally and visually.
Responsibilities
- Must be a strategic problem-solver first and foremost
- Oversee delivery of all Ford VFX projects, ensuring alignment with project timelines, scopes + dependencies
- Support, train, lead and mentor VFX project management team
- Document VFX production workflows and processes to educate agency, client and production teams to ensure clear expectations
- Own and manage oversight of agreed-upon process initiatives
- Partner with production leadership on VFX production strategy needs, determining the best approach for deliverables
- Collaborate with resource management to determine staffing needs, identify trends, and inform long-term resource planning
- Collaborate with artists, designers and project managers to troubleshoot production challenges
- Integrate with multiple work streams, ensuring cohesive and synchronized operations across the organization
- Work with MD, Production NA to focus on new behaviors, capabilities and approaches that fundamentally change how things are done today to deliver meaningful content, crafted through a streamlined production framework ensuring integrated & effective brand experiences
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of CGI workflows and pipeline integration
- Extensive experience managing automotive VFX projects
- Extensive experience with production pipelines
- Ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate teams, and solve complex production challenges
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across artists, project managers, agency creative, agency account teams and clients
- Problem-solving mindset, capable of optimizing processes and improving efficiencies in VFX production
- Expert understanding of agency workflows and creative review processes as they connect into VFX workflows
- Passion for detail and ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate teams, and solve complex production challenges.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Acute understanding of when to escalate issues to production leadership, to proactively solve upcoming issues
- Extensive experience with Monday.com, JIRA and/or other project management and process tools
- Working knowledge in software such as 3D Model, 3dsMax, Maya, Nuke, Vray, Unreal, and Render (From a PM standpoint)
- 12+ years of experience in VFX project management/production and 2+ years in an Associate Director VFX or a similar role
The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from CA$65,000 to CA$115,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.
Why work here: At WPP Production, you’ll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You’ll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP’s unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment.
Inclusion and Impact WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
Data We rely on legitimate interest as a legal basis for processing personal information under the GDPR for purposes of recruitment and applications for employment. When you click the "Submit Application" button at the bottom of this page, this will send all the information you have added to WPP Production. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Privacy statement. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.
Please contact careers@wppproduction.com if you need the job advert or form in another format.
About WPP Production
Content Production for the Future of Marketing.
WPP Production is the world's largest content production company. We unite global production capabilities and creative producers into a single, seamlessly integrated platform. Leveraging Generative AI, virtual production, and our High Velocity Content Studio, we deliver unparalleled innovation, speed, and scale with a singular vision at our core - to transform content creation for clients that redefine the future of marketing.