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Post Producer Job at Mass FX Media in Wheat Ridge

Mass FX Media, Wheat Ridge, CO, United States


Post Producer
We are looking for a Post Producer to be one step ahead of our fast pace and manage our team, coordinating post‑production, motion graphics and visual effects projects through the post‑production workflow. The right person would have post‑production experience specifically managing edits and tracking graphics or VFX shots using a shot tracking system equivalent to ftrack or ShotGrid. Experience post‑producing finishing work is a bonus.

In this client‑facing role you will keep control of client expectations and project scope diplomatically and confidently, working with projects such as live‑action edits, explainer videos, infographics, title design, data visualisations, graphics packages and typography for documentary and narrative filmmakers, showrunners, and large brands.

Job Status: Full time, Exempt

Salary: $100k-$110k plus benefits

Location: Mass FX Media, 5940 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80212

Essential Functions

Responsible for managing both the client and artist sides of the project pipeline

Manage the full life‑cycle of the project, including the budget throughout the creative process

Manage artist schedules and deadlines

Creatively manage scripting, oversee edits and editors, deliver projects for review online and in‑person, and communicate feedback between the client and our creative directors

Strategic and hands‑on role that thinks ahead, stays organized under pressure, and guides projects with clarity and precision

Act as QC for rounds going to the client

May perform other duties as assigned

Equipment/Software Used

Apple/mac workstation – must be OS X proficient

Standard word processing and spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets experience required)

Project management software or spreadsheet management for the post‑production workflow of an animation or VFX studio

Ftrack for Project Management

Slack for Communication

Competencies

Strong communication skills across clients, creatives and leadership

Self‑starter attitude; able to begin work without continuous guidance

High level of organization and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment

Proactive problem‑solving and decision‑making

Comfortable reaching out for details and clarification when a process is not clear

Excellent video call, phone and written client communication skills

Working knowledge of the animation or visual effects process with Nuke, After Effects and/or Cinema4D or equivalent

Proficient in word processing and spreadsheets, using formulas and linking

Experience scheduling people with project management tools like ftrack, Gantt schedulers, calendar apps or spreadsheets

Experience tracking and actualising budgets for film or video projects

Solid time management for self and the team

Flexible, positive attitude under high pressure and stressful situations

A sense of humor is required

Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

Education and Experience

5+ years of experience producing or coordinating post‑production projects that include specifically animation, motion design or visual effects

Shot tracking and progress tracking for multiple deliverables in a single project using spreadsheets, Shotgrid or ftrack

High school diploma/GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred

Expected Hours of Work
This is a hybrid role at our studio in Wheat Ridge, CO with four days in office and one remote working day per week, working approximately 40–45 hours per week and is exempt from overtime. Typical hours fall between 8 am and 6 pm, Monday through Friday.

Benefits package offered

Paid Time Off: 12 days Year 1, 15 Days Years 2‑4, and 18 days Years 5+

14 Paid Holidays (including the week between Christmas Eve and New Years Day)

Simple IRA retirement plan with up to 3% company match

Company subsidised medical, vision and dental insurance, 80% covered on Bronze Plan

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