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Full-time
Posted 13d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Production Manager oversees the end-to-end CGI pipeline for Ford's global marketing content, managing schedules, artist resourcing, and cross-functional workflows. They ensure all visual assets meet technical and brand standards while facilitating communication across global teams and time zones.
Requirements
Candidates must have 5-10 years of experience in VFX or CGI animation production management with a strong understanding of complex pipelines. Proficiency in industry-standard software like Maya, Unreal, and Houdini, along with excellent organizational and communication skills, is required.
Full job description
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.
A Hybrid working model
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
VFX Production Manager – Ford CGI Content Production
Reports to: Head of VFX Operations Business Group: WPP Production
Function: VFX, CGI, Motion & Automotive Content Production Client: Ford Global
Role Overview
The VFX Production Manager – Ford CGI Content Production plays a key operational and delivery role in producing high-quality CGI animation and stills content for Ford’s global marketing ecosystem. This includes feature animations, launch films, mechanical explainers, motion-based 360º assets, social and digital activations, Build & Price, Art Cards and variant-informed motion sequences for Ford’s global platforms.
This role manages a complex, high-output CGI pipeline involving rigging, animation, lighting, effects, rendering, compositing, audio sync, and finishing—ensuring that every asset meets Ford’s technical, visual, and brand standards. The Production Manager orchestrates schedules, workflows, artist resourcing, reviews, and communication across multi-disciplinary teams and time zones.
Key Responsibilities
Production Management & Scheduling
Own daily and weekly production planning for Ford’s CGI content.
Build detailed schedules across:
Stills imagery (eg Build & Price, Art Cards, Ad Planner)
Animation sequences
Feature explainers & mechanical animations
Launch films & hero assets
Motion-based 360º visuals
Cross-platform social/digital content
Track progress across all pipeline stages—eg rigging, animation, lighting, FX, rendering, and comp.
Identify bottlenecks early and drive proactive solutions.
Ensure all work adheres to Ford’s CGI/animation standards and technical specifications.
Cross-Functional Team Coordination
Work closely with CGI artists, animators, FX artists, lighters, compositors, and editors.
Partner with teams to align on briefs, storyboards, animatics, timing, and creative expectations.
Collaborate with engineering teams on render farm scheduling, pipeline stability, and tool support.
Support producers in aligning project scope to timelines and capacity.
Briefing, Storyboarding & Creative Alignment
Support producers and creative leads in shaping briefs, mood boards, and animation outlines.
Translate creative direction into executable pipeline tasks.
Manage animatic/previz reviews, ensuring timing and narrative clarity.
Track feedback through multiple review cycles.
Quality Control & Review Management
Run structured daily/weekly reviews with VFX leads and supervisors.
Ensure outputs match Ford’s visual benchmarks, including:
Mechanical accuracy
Motion realism
Brand-consistent camera language
Lighting and shading consistency
Rendering quality and artifact-free sequences
Oversee QA, refinement cycles, and final sign-off.
Stakeholder Communication & Reporting
Provide clear updates to internal teams and cross-agency partners on progress, risks, and changes.
Maintain dashboards, shot trackers, resourcing sheets, and delivery plans.
Present production status in global Ford syncs.
Resourcing & Vendor Management
Coordinate internal artist allocations in partnership with the resourcing team.
Manage freelance or external studio partnerships as needed.
Track vendor throughput, quality, and integration into the central animation pipeline.
Delivery, Versioning & Asset Management
Ensure all animated assets are delivered in the correct formats for:
Ford global markets
Web, mobile, and social platforms
CMS and DAM systems
Partner agencies’ toolsets
Maintain structured version control and documentation.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
5–10+ years in VFX/CGI animation production management.
Strong understanding of VFX pipelines (Maya, Unreal, Houdini, Nuke, After Effects, etc.).
Experience working with mechanical/automotive animation or product animation.
Proven skill in managing complex timelines, multi-shot sequences, and large teams.
Highly organized, excellent communication skills, and detail-driven.
Experience with production tracking tools (ShotGrid, Jira, Monday.com, etc.).
Desirable
Previous work with Ford or other automotive brands.
Experience within WPP, VML, GTB, or other integrated content ecosystems.
Familiarity with real-time rendering, cloud rendering, or AI-assisted animation tools.
Understanding of automotive features, engineering motion, and CAD-based animation.
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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.
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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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