Jordan Sharon

JORDAN SHARON Senior Producer Atlanta, GA - - --- jordansharon.com Senior Producer with over 18 years of experience managing both agile and waterfall projects for top tier production studios. Key strengths include budget management, contract and vendor relations, client-facing communications, stakeholder awareness, and cross-functional team management. Excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills, with special experience linking large teams / providing guidance and structure in the face of unique challenges. True passion for the creative process and driven to bringing best in class work to life. SKILL SETS • Project management • Proficient in integrating AI tools into production pipelines • Comprehensive understanding of live action and post production processes • In depth understanding of 2d / 3d VFX, animation and design • • Bidding and budget analysis Pitches and presentations • • Budget and scheduling management Vendor relationship and negotiation • Client management and services PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IMAGINARY FORCES Los Angeles, CA Senior Producer (staff/freelance). January–October 2023 / October-November 2024 • Produced several main title sequences, end to end, for Emmy nominated episodic programming. • Oversaw complex experiential and event driven projects, adhering to challenging budgets and ambitious timelines. • Managed large scale rebranding for a major streaming platform, delivering full motion graphics and 3D animation toolkit to client. MADWELL | STARFISH PROJECTS Los Angeles, CA Post Production Supervisor (freelance) June 2024–September 2024 • Provided postproduction and VFX expertise for large scale social, outdoor and print campaign for a highend cosmetics brand. • Identified proper vendor partnerships and liaised between agency and postproduction studios, managing bidding, schedule and clear communication between parties to ensure successful execution of project. JOGGER STUDIOS Santa Monica, CA Senior Post | VFX Producer (freelance) March 2021–October 2022 • Responsible for bidding, scheduling and managing all online, VFX, motion graphics and finishing for high end TV commercial campaigns and social media content. • Worked directly with Cut+Run editorial, bridging the offline and online pipeline seamlessly. Los Angeles, CA September 2020–February 2021 Senior Post | VFX Producer (freelance) • Managed large team of editors, compositors, CG artists and designers to execute full photoreal, 3D animated campaigns for high profile tech company. • Worked directly with creatives and directors in concept development and pitches LOGAN Los Angeles, CA March 2019–August 2019 Senior | VFX Producer (freelance) • Quickly scaled up small VFX and finishing studio to accommodate large scale CG + live action projects, delivering under extremely challenging timeframes. • Worked directly with Cabin editorial, bridging the offline and online pipeline seamlessly. SHAPE + LIGHT CHAPEAU STUDIOS Los Angeles, CA Senior Post | VFX Producer (freelance) July 2017–October 2019 • Supervised live action film and print campaigns, shepherding clients through every step of production from shoot to final finishing / delivery. • Produced multiple outdoor and experiential projects, delivering to spec for large scale displays. BRAND NEW SCHOOL Los Angeles, CA VFX | Design Producer (freelance) August 2017–October 2017 • Assembled and managed a team of editors, compositors and designers to implement a complex VFX stitch process, allowing creative efficiencies needed to finish projects under aggressive deadlines. • Created organized tracking systems for large data transfers on large scale deliveries, allowing clients to easily and efficiently find their media. FRAMESTORE Los Angeles, CA Senior | Post | VFX Producer (freelance) November 2016–May 2018 • Worked with top level compositors, 3d artists, technologists, creative directors and filmmakers on several high-profile films, ad campaigns and VR/360 projects. • Produced first of its kind film using innovative 360 camera technology developed by a prominent tech company. Worked closely with clients, engineers, programmers and creatives to build a custom 360 post pipeline able to process unique video data and prep for compositing and finishing. THE MILL Los Angeles, CA VFX Producer June 2012–August 2016 • Produced high end and awarded winning commercial projects, both national and global. • Delivered several campaigns under tight broadcast deadlines for air during The Super Bowl, The Oscars and other high-profile events. • Worked closely with A-list filmmakers, creatives and artists from industry leading agencies, productions companies and studios to deliver best in class work for all media platforms. • Consistently delivered projects with high profit margins and increased quarterly revenue, beating sales targets and stakeholder expectations. PARANOID US Los Angeles, CA Head of Post Production / Studio Manager November 2011–May 2012 • Day to day management of design driven production studio, offering scalable turnkey solutions for projects of all sizes. • Managed all in-house editorial, color and finishing for projects while managing studio space for live action production crews. • In charge of studio equipment and artist machines. Tasks included but not limited to maintenance, software licensing, purchasing and troubleshooting IT issues. FURLINED Los Angeles, CA Head of Post Production | Creative Assets Manager | Vault Manager November 2005–August 2011 • Worked directly with EPs, Directors and Sales Reps in developing consistently successful treatments and pitch packages. • In charge of all media coming in and out of the facility and oversaw general office IT issues. • In charge of hiring and managing vault assistant and company interns. EDUCATION SANTA FE UNVERSITY OF ART AND DESIGN Bachelor of Arts in the Moving Image Arts Santa Fe , NM Dean’s List, Cum Laude - 2004