Job Description

Elite World Group, the world’s first talent media company, has expanded into the virtual reality space with its newest division, EWG Virtual. EWG Virtual is the first talent division with a roster of hyper-realistic avatars based on Elite World Group’s renowned international talent. We design and produce cutting-edge VR/AR campaigns, social content, virtual stores and immersive experiences.

The EWG Virtual Project Manager is a key role within the organization responsible for successfully leading the day-to-day virtual business and overseeing workstreams – providing the highest-quality service to agency clients and internal stakeholders. Core responsibilities will be managing a team of technical experts and creatives to deliver best-in-class virtual content and experiences for global clients with a focus on fashion, beauty, retail and media industries. Expertise in team management, project plans and workflow timelines are a must. Candidates should have a deep understanding of production, VR/AR and CGI content creation.  

Responsibilities:

• Overall lead and responsibility for EWG Virtual projects and talent Avatar creation 
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines and effectively oversee internal and external teams to ensure deliverables are executed with the highest-quality standards
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, providing regular status updates, sharing work-in-progress, and ensuring programs meets agreed KPIs  
• Provide strategic guidance on best use of VR/AR technology for programs and procure appropriate vendors/resources to support activities 
• Support EWG sales and marketing teams with new business pitches by providing feedback/recommendations on Virtual concepts, pricing estimates and production timelines    
• Oversee avatar creation of top talent. This includes body scanning, motion capture, animation, creative development and adaption depending on the particular project  
• In partnership with agency leadership, continue to evolve EWG Virtual services and offerings to differentiate the agency in the marketplace  
• Provide regular market insights, trends and best-practice examples to the team to educate and inspire the group around virtual innovations 
• Manage budget tracking and accounting for all projects 

Requirements:

• Highly knowledgeable in VR/AR and 10+ years in project management, with a focus on CGI production
• Familiarity with fashion, luxury and beauty industries, with the ability to manage teams to achieve a high-quality and premium aesthetic  
• Strong understanding of emerging virtual technologies and ability to identify new partners, innovative tools and platforms that benefit the division’s growth 
• Clear and confident communicator, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and ability to seamlessly manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Understanding and experience with social, digital, gaming and/or film     
• Experience working in an agency environment and familiarity with talent a plus   

About EWG: 

Who We Are

Elite World Group is the world’s first talent media company, representing a powerful roster of personalities across fashion, entertainment and culture. With over 5,000 diverse global talent including actors, artists, athletes, celebrities, creatives, models, musicians and virtual avatars, Elite World Group is transforming their social platforms into impactful media channels, reaching nearly 2 billion people worldwide.