Company Overview
Join our dynamic entertainment production agency based in Los Angeles. With expertise spanning IP development, concept art, and visualization for feature films, episodic series, video games, and theme park experiences, our team is committed to delivering captivating creative solutions to clients and audiences worldwide.

Clients include: Disney, Warner Bros., Paramount, Netflix, Universal, HBO, Legendary Entertainment, Riot Games, EA, AGBO, Boston Dynamics, Skydance Animation

https://www.parallaxstudios.com/

Position: Project Manager
Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

In-person: Mondays and Thursdays at our Los Angeles office
Remote: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Initial contract (1099) role with the potential to transition to a full-time W2 position based on performance and fit

About the Role
We are looking for a results-oriented, resourceful and experienced person to oversee development and production processes for our company projects. You will be a key member of the concept and visualization teams to help create, refine and sustain project management best practices across internal personnel, international freelancers and vendors. In partnering with both the working teams and executive management, you will help ensure a seamless workflow that consistently results in delivering projects that exceed expectations on time and under budget. The expectation is that this role will encompass both project manager and producer responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

Lead the process of creating bids for prospective projects, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness
Create and manage production schedules and budgets for all development and production
Act as the primary point of contact between Parallax and our clients
Understand and align with clients' goals, providing effective communication and satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle
Work closely with creative teams to translate client visions into impactful and innovative content
Manage the project process from conception through completion and final delivery on multiple projects concurrently for the concept and visualization teams
Oversee the final deliverables to make certain they meet or exceed client expectations
Ensure all projects are delivered on time and within budget
Handle client invoicing including tracking payments and following up on overdue invoices
Monitor project risks to foresee potential problems while proactively identifying the solutions to address them in advance
Manage scope and keep a clear line of communication with internal and external stakeholders
Run internal and client meetings, prepare and deliver project status reports
Set and define new best-practices as needed to optimize production pipeline
Hire and manage external talent, including freelancers and vendors, ensuring alignment with project requirements
Allocate resources effectively to optimize project efficiency
Be available and connected for off-hours communication as needed with clients, internal team members and international freelancers

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5+ years as a Project Manager in visual effects, visualization, at a creative studio or agency or other vendor side entertainment industry company
Previous experience and strong contacts with creative agencies and studios
Detailed knowledge of workflow within a digital creative team
Exceptional organization, communication and time management skills
Highly proficient in task management and budget management software
Adept at proactively identifying and resolving obstacles and issues
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment under rapid development cycles
Experience managing multi-discipline teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously
Detail-oriented, highly organized self-starter, and problem-solver

Preferred:

Knowledge of Unreal Engine pipeline

Flexible work from home options available.

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