Bidding Producer

RSP is seeking applications for a Bidding Producer available to join our Sales and Marketing team. Employment period: This position will likely be a long-term position, however, a range of contract lengths can be considered subject on applicant and company circumstances. Additionally, flexible working arrangements can be considered. Location: Adelaide, South Australia. This position is open to Australian applicants or those with the right to work in Australia. Remote working can be considered for the right applicant. Exceptional international applicants will also be considered.  

Position Overview

Working closely with the Sales and Production teams, Heads of Departments and VFX Supervisors, you will be responsible for creating bids using a range of collateral including scripts, VFX breakdowns, conceptualised work and spreadsheets. Your extensive knowledge of the VFX pipeline and processes, together with exceptional negotiation skills, will underpin your success. You may be an established Bidding Producer having worked in various aspects of VFX Business Development, or a successful VFX Production Manager / Producer seeking a new direction. The successful candidate will have outstanding written and verbal communication, and be comfortable working in a deadline driven environment, where flexibility is highly regarded. You take responsibility and initiative of your work, seeking clarity, following up and reporting objectives and outcomes for each of your projects. Reporting to the Head of Sales, you will be a motivated, analytical, a methodical thinker, comfortable working autonomously and highly organised. You will need to be calm under pressure, and highly capable of consistently delivering quality work. Necessary skills include having prior experience bidding work from customer VFX breakdowns or from script, strong working knowledge of Excel and the MS Office suite, cineSync, CRM's and high-level client exposure and negotiation. Attention to detail is imperative. Experience in MS Project is highly regarded. With a solid work ethic, you will represent company values with integrity and honesty, delivering results that exceed expectation.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Sales & Production teams and various Heads of Departments to produce complex and thorough VFX bids from scripts and breakdowns.
• Create initial project plans and margins for all bids to assist in scenario planning.
• Assist with the ongoing development of RSP's bidding methodology.
• Assist with coordinating sales focused marketing initiatives.
• Take responsibility for your work. Ensure it meets team & company quality standards.
• Hand over awarded bid packages to production, ensuring information is clear and concise.
• Foster and maintain professional relationships.

Required skills and experience

• High-end feature film production or series experience, with a strong focus in visual effects.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Superior level of attention to detail and critical analysis.
• Excellent time management and task prioritisation skills.
• Superior spreadsheet and database skills.
• Wide knowledge of the VFX industry and associated incentives, studios and overall film market.
• A growth mindset with the ability to think critically and strategically.
• Maintain a calm and professional demeanour in a deadline focused work environment.

Application

To apply, please click the Apply button below. Our preference is for you to apply using the online application form. You can communicate with us regarding this position by sending an email with your resume, reel and breakdown to employment@rsp.com.au with the words "Bidding Producer” in the subject line. Please state your availability and country of passport so we can assess your right to work in Australia. All applications will initially receive an automatic reply. Those closely matching this position description will be contacted for further information. Please review our Privacy Policy for information on how we collect and store your data.