Post Producer

Heckler is one of the region's leading design, animation, and visual effects houses. Based in Telok Ayer, Heckler (as the name suggests) is all about standing out from the crowd and strongly believe that “ _It’s okay to shout the loudest as long as you have something intelligent to say”. _

Focusing on design, VFX, animation, production, digital content & events, Heckler is about collaborating with artists, directors, producers, musicians, agencies, and creative technologists, to produce moving images that attract attention, across multiple formats in the rapidly evolving tech space.

Heckler has won at every major advertising festival including Cannes Lions, D&AD, One Show, London International, Spikes Asia, AdFest, Astra, Axis, Kinsale, Promax, and AWARD.

The Heckler Production Department is the engine room of the company. As a Post Producer, you play an absolutely pivotal role in the creation of high-end commercial work for our clients, managing projects from start to finish in a calm, clear, and efficient manner, keeping projects on time and within budget, but with the ability to adapt to ever-changing demands.

You have a positive, can-do attitude. You are confident when dealing with clients at all levels and are not afraid to push back and advise on best Post-Production practices. You make great work happen.

Production & Client Service
- Create quote letters and schedules using correct templates, either for own projects or to assist the Executive Producers.
- Work with VFX Supervisor / HODs to create detailed asset / VFX shot breakdowns.
- Update the Master Schedule with resource requirements, as necessary.
- Update the Project/Quote Tracker with all relevant updates on new and existing jobs, highlighting any changes for the Finance department.
- Liaise with rest of Production department on any internal resource conflicts, negotiating where necessary, as well as offering up any under-utilized resources to help resolve workload issues.
- Set up meetings and sessions with clients, updating Production WIP documents, as appropriate.
- Liaise with clients regularly to maintain good relationships with Heckler.
- Manage client expectations, proactively identifying any issues where possible, in order to keep to the project on time and within budget, updating the project schedule, and re-quoting where applicable.
- Inform EPs of any major client revisions or concerns.
- Maintain clear lines of communication between all parties involved in a project - both internally and externally - to maximize efficiency and deliver quality work on time.
- Work with IO/Edit Assist department by providing them with clear briefs and timelines and supply approved files in a timely manner.
- Tech checks final Master files with VFX Supervisor, Online artist, and IO.
- Keep output standards high by demonstrating high attention to detail at all times.
- Fulfill any other duties reasonably requested by the Company.

Finance & Systems
- Manage client budgets and project timelines using Workbook, communicating to the client as appropriate, including recommendations on how to resolve any potential budget issues.
- Maintain all Production systems and WIP documents to ensure maximum efficiency and job tracking.
- Complete daily Timesheets

People & Culture
- Actively input ideas on how to maintain and improve company culture.
- Work with all departments to develop and maintain a professional, process-driven environment, therefore maximizing output and efficiency.
- Operate with integrity, transparency and with a sense of collaboration in all that you do.
- Always strive to live the Heckler values which are; Play, as a Team; Creativity/Imagination; Excellence; and Passion.

Your qualities
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role, ideally from either a Post-Production or Agency background.
- Good knowledge of the Post-Production process is highly desirable. Good knowledge of the Post-Production process is highly desirable. Working knowledge of software packages including Adobe Suite, Flame, Nuke, Maya and Houdini
- You must be technically savvy, particularly in packages such as Excel and Google Suite.
- You will naturally have very high attention to detail and can multi-task.
- An unflappable, effective and confident communicator, you will thrive in a fast-paced studio environment.
- A buttoned-down and methodical approach in all that you do, whilst also having the ability to be agile and adapt to ever-changing demands.