Candice Hicks

• Managed the end-to-end VFX and CG production process for episodic television.
• Collaborated closely with directors, showrunners, and department heads to align creative vision with production goals.
• Coordinated with VFX supervisors, artists, and post-production teams to oversee the development of shot breakdowns, schedules, and resource allocation for each episode.
• Maintained project timelines and production workflows, tracking progress across multiple episodes.
• Ensured accurate shot status and tracking in ShotGrid.
• Oversaw delivery of final VFX shots, ensuring they meet network and studio specifications.

Clients include: Netflix and Hulu.

In addition to performing duties mentioned in similar roles as a VFX Producer, I also.

• Produced range of creative, including projects with heavy VFX/CG, show title animations and national campaigns.

Clients include: Apple and Amazon Prime.

In addition to performing duties mentioned in similar roles as a VFX Producer, I also.

• Led the animation production process for commercial projects, managing timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Oversaw the creation of production schedules.
• Supervised the animation team, providing feedback on storyboards, animatics, and final renders.

Clients include: Sprite, Straight Talk Wireless, Last Week Tonight With John Oliver and Banner Bank

In addition to performing duties mentioned in similar roles as a VFX Producer, I also.

• Analyzed scripts, storyboards, and previs to determine the complexity of VFX shots, asset creation, and CG elements.
• Worked closely with internal teams to gather input on resources and timelines to deliver accurate bids.
• Presented bidding proposals to production executives, providing insight into potential challenges, cost-saving strategies, and resource management plans.
• Adjusted bids throughout production as new creative or requirements emerged, managing change orders, and renegotiating deliverables as necessary.

Clients include: HBO and AMC

In addition to performing duties mentioned in similar roles as a VFX Producer, I also.

• Collaborated closely with directors, showrunners, and department heads to align creative vision with production goals.
• Coordinated with VFX supervisors, artists, and post-production teams to oversee the development of shot breakdowns, schedules, and resource allocation for each episode.
• Conducted regular reviews of VFX shots, ensuring quality control and adherence to both creative and technical standards.
• Oversaw delivery of final VFX shots.

• Managed GFX for on-air and digital.
• Created docs and forms to streamline internal GFX requests.
• Managed execution of on-air GFX for programs and stunts.

• Managed post projects from edit to completion, including working with post vendors for color, mix, and VFX.
• Created and managed bids, budgets, negotiated rates, and created actuals for post-production jobs.
• Handled client-facing sessions.
• Communicated with our finishing team about all jobs and budgets to ensure a smooth transition to final delivery.

Clients Include: Time Warner Cable, NFL, Ad Council, Panera Bread, Progressive, I ❤️ NY

• Ingested and organized raw footage, audio files, and other digital assets.
• Organized dailies for editorial review.
• Assisted in assembling rough cuts.
• Collaborated closely with editors, producers, GFX, and other vendors to ensure smooth post-production processes.
• Exported and prepared assets for final delivery.