Vfx Production Manager - Vancouver, Canada - Image Engine Design

Image Engine Design

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

POSITION PURPOSE
The Production Manager (PM) position is vital to the successful delivery of high quality visual effects for our clients.

The PM will act as a liaison between the Producer and Coordinators to manage, conform, and drive the schedule to ensure on time project delivery.

The PM will be on the pulse of the production floor at all times.

You will use your organizational skills to keep track of all shots and their statuses in order to clearly debrief any big picture schedule or production impacts to the Producer.

As a PM, you will use your calm and positive demeanor, to resolve issues as they arise. You will need to adapt to change and have the ability to modify schedules as client needs shift.

You will keep track of workflow progress through personal interactions with Coordinators, Department Supervisors as well as Shotgun; alerting the Producer of any issues which may result in workflow delays.

The PM will manage, coach, and guide direct and indirect reports to ensure smooth interdepartmental communication and workflow.

You will take accountability for show progress and will utilize your people skills to manage direct reports to meet show deadlines.

PMs will be responsible for employee performance management and supervision within their team.

Equally, the PM will motivate the artists and production team during peak periods. You will take initiative to develop employee engagement initiatives with HR to maintain/increase morale.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide ongoing support to ensure the highest productivity of the overall production with focus on Production Team and Supervisors
Manage workflow to balance production schedule and employee resources
Communicate artist and resource requirements to the Producer to ensure the most cost effective and efficient production
Tracking actual days vs. bid days on all disciplines and flagging concerns
Responsible for watching over the daytoday operations of the show within the facility
Work with the VFX Producer to determine milestones to create and maintain the project schedule; ensuring department supervisors and coordinators are aware of these and adhere to them
Understand elements impacting departments to foresee/prevent challenges in schedule
Participate in client meetings as needed
Communicate with external vendors for outsourcing purposes
Work with the Technical Assistant Supervisor to manage render farm usage
Work with the VFX Producer to support bidding processes
Work with the VFX Producer and Central PM to manage and allocate personnel resources in a multishow environment
Manage, mentor and empower Production Coordinators and Production Assistants in their respective roles
Effectively manage facility resources such as the review theatre, boardroom, and other technical resources
Other duties and responsibilities consistent with your position may be assigned to you from time to time

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Ability to train and coach production staff
5 years' experience in film, television or animation
Proven experience with project management and/or Supervisory experience

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Technical skills

MS Excel skills
Shotgrid/ Proprietary task management software experience is an advantage

Core skills

Must be able to multitask and maintain a positive attitude when working under pressure
Highly organized, able to transform detailoriented work into action
Thorough understanding of liveaction and CG based VFX workflows
Excellent client and crew management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Capable of motivating and leading a large team, with enthusiasm and clarity
Excellent time management skills
Must understand clienttovendor relationships and show an eagerness to develop and enhance studio profile with the clients
PM must be professional internally and externally at all times
Enthusiasm and dedication to postproduction work
Willing to learn new techniques and technology