Associate Production Manager

Job Posting Title:

Associate Production Manager

Req ID:

10160755

Job Description:

This posting is an opportunity for you to submit your resume for future consideration.

Please note that we are not actively hiring for this role at this time. However, we anticipate this role may be open in the future.

If you would like to be considered, please submit your resume and let your Talent Manager know that you have applied.

About ILM

Founded by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, with studios located in San Francisco, Vancouver, London, Sydney and Mumbai. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema. You can see some of our current projects here.

Your role?

As an Associate Production Manager (APM), you will work closely with our Production Coordinators and Production Assistants to keep our shows operating smoothly, efficiently, and on schedule. Depending on the size of the project, you will oversee sequence or discipline schedules to build and maintain a comprehensive master plan. Working side by side with our Producers, Production Managers, and Supervisors, you will manage small to medium coordination teams, balancing client needs and resource allocation while seamlessly bridging communication between artists, editorial, cross-site teams, and external vendors across the broader pipeline.

What will you be doing?

• Establishing show schedules alongside Coordinators, driving milestones with Production Managers, and tracking artist workflows, client reviews, and deliveries in ShotGrid.

• Directing, mentoring, and delegating to Production Coordinators and Production Assistants while collaborating with discipline leads on crewing and casting.

• Partnering with Producers and Production Managers to bid shot work and oversee external vendor schedules and budgets to align with overall show goals.

• Serving as the key liaison between Production, Editorial, and cross site teams to manage cut lengths, shot updates, and resource distribution.

• Supporting on location blue screen and principal photography when required, capturing crucial shot metadata, and managing stage equipment and schedules.

• Facilitating dailies and reviews across Linux, Windows, and Mac platforms, while troubleshooting basic technical viewstation setups and escalating issues.

• Monitoring overall progress, generating weekly progress summaries for show leadership, and anticipating schedule risks to reach timely solutions.

To be a contributing member of this team, you will have a mix of these skills:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a VFX production environment, with a deep understanding of post production workflows and terminology.

• Proficiency across Mac, PC, and UNIX environments (including MS Office and ShotGrid), with the technical capability to run reviews and execute basic troubleshooting scripts.

• Proven ability to mentor production staff, manage diverse personalities, and foster a supportive, team oriented environment.

• Exceptional time management and organisational skills, with a track record of balancing multiple complex priorities under tight deadlines.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with high attention to detail and proactive problem solving abilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Film, Art, Drama (or equivalent practical experience), with the flexibility to travel, work overtime as needed, and assist on set or cover coordinator duties when required.

JoinILM

At Lucasfilm/ILM we believe that diversity, inclusion and belonging are integral to our company. We are at our best when our people at all levels reflect the vast life experiences of our audiences, and we thrive when ideas and decisions from all are valued and represented. If you are passionate about the role, but don't fit every criteria of the posting, we encourage you to still apply. We want to hear your story.

Job Posting Segment:

ILM Sydney

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM Sydney

Primary Job Posting Category:

Production Management (Animation & Visual Effects) - Studios

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Sydney, Australia

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-09-15