Editorial Manager

We are seeking a talented individual to join our amazing team in Stockholm..

About Important Looking Pirates:

Important Looking Pirates (ILP) is a multiple VES and Emmy award-winning studio and have created animation and visual effects for some of the greatest storytellers. Founded by artists in 2007, ILP was established with the vision of becoming one of the top international suppliers of VFX in terms of quality, professionalism, and service. With amazing projects such as Lost in Space, The Mandalorian, Westworld, Black Sails, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, and Star Wars: The Last Jedi in ILP’s portfolio, we can proudly say that we are one of the most successful studios in the world.

During the last 15 years, we have assembled one of the best visual effects teams in the business, with talents from all corners of the world. All our artists, technicians and support personnel are driven by passion for what they do and always strive to push the limits of what can be accomplished.

About the position:

The Editorial Manager is responsible for coordinating the efforts of the Editorial team. You do this by assigning team members to shows, and for shows that don’t have a dedicated editor, you are the first point of contact, managing editorial requests by prioritizing and assigning these to appropriate team members. To do this you collaborate closely with the show's core teams to assess their needs and their urgency. You keep relevant stakeholders informed about changes in availability, delays, changes to processes and workflows.

Your Main Tasks:

• Receive and Ingest materials for editorial and request updates when required
• Import line-up data to Shotgun
• Define and update task assignments based on show needs and ticket priorities.
• Promote ownership and responsibility within the team and provide opportunities for artists to grow.
• Identify and flag any creative, technical or crewing issues which may threaten client deliveries. Collaborate with stakeholders within the show and/or globally to find solutions. If necessary escalate to ProdOps and Talent Development Team for the well being of crew and show.
• Assist in overall team communication.
• Attend peer and global meetings to discuss workflows topics: raising issues, providing feedback and discussing new potential solutions
• Participate in global projects to help advance new discipline workflows when needed
• Provide feedback to and about artists and supervisors you work with.
• Support Talent Development Team, reviewing portfolios and participating in new candidates interviews.

About You:

• You have 5+ years experience from Editorial Manager or role or similar/relevant roles within the VFX industry

• You speak and write English fluently

• You are responsible and thorough in your work

• Experience with Shotgun is a plus

Extent: Full-time position.

Location: Norra Riddarholmshamnen 1, Stockholm, Sweden

Work model: Hybrid work.

Salary: According to agreement.

Do you find the position as a Editorial Manager at Important Looking Pirates intriguing? The selection is ongoing, so don’t hesitate to submit your application today. We look forward to hearing from you!