Senior CGI Producer in Leeds

Senior CGI Producer

Ride Shotgun is a fast‑growing strategic brand, activation and production agency in the UK that thrives on creative ambition and quality production. We are looking for an experienced CGI Senior Producer to lead the production of premium large‑volume CGI stills for major brands. The role is focused on owning the CGI stills pipeline, with occasional support for animation or multi‑channel formats.

As a key member of our production team you will manage complex CGI workflows, align creative vision with practical execution and ensure every asset meets the highest standards. You must understand pipelines across modelling, shader development, batch cut‑outs and lifestyle 3‑D production, and guide teams through fast‑paced production cycles.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage CGI content projects from brief to final delivery.
• Produce detailed timelines with milestones, dependencies and approval stages.
• Plan resources with the team to ensure deadlines are met.
• Monitor risks and issues, resolving or escalating quickly.
• Build and manage project budgets, negotiating with vendors and partners when necessary.
• Act as the client contact, maintaining clear communication and aligning expectations.

Required Skills

• Proven experience managing CGI production from briefing through to delivery.
• Strong understanding of CGI, animation, VFX or similar production pipelines.
• Experience managing budgets in a fast‑paced environment.
• Innovative, solutions‑first mindset with strong problem‑solving ability.
• Confident influencing and negotiation skills, even under pressure.
• Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with industry‑standard tools and pipelines.

Location & Working Hours

Based in our Leeds or Manchester office, Monday‑Friday 9:00‑17:30. Hybrid working is available.

What Kind of Person Are We Looking For? (Culture)

• We own it – pride in work, responsibility and genuine passion.
• We are on it – proactive, driven, \’can do\’ attitude, spotting problems and resolving them.
• No drama – collaborative, respectful, no egos, supportive teammates.
• Know‑how – recognising and respecting each other’s skills, trusting the team, collaboration leads to great results.
• Question everything – curiosity, creativity, digging deeper, challenging norms and taking risks.

Benefits

The opportunity to make a real impact in a new, ambitious agency, working with world‑class brands and talent.

We offer a competitive salary and additional benefits:

• Your birthday off
• Additional holidays through salary sacrifice
• Childcare salary sacrifice
• Company Sick Pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension contribution
• Westfield health cash plan
• Discount portal access to thousands of retailers

How to Apply

Applicants should live within commuting distance of our Leeds or Manchester office. Please apply via our job page, attaching your CV and portfolio.

**No agencies please.**

Equal Opportunities

Ride Shotgun is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (Protected Characteristics).

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function & Industries

Design, Art/Creative, Information Technology – Advertising Services

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