Resource Manager

Marks; Toronto; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

MakeMarks seeks a proactive Resource Manager to join a fast-paced creative environment. You will be a trusted partner for producers, project managers and discipline leads, casting the right talent for each request and autonomously supporting a global CGI/art team.

You will forecast, centralise and allocate resource requests, identify skills, and manage in-house and freelance resources to meet fluctuating demand. Collaborative, data-driven and process-led.

Qualifications

• Experience in a CGI-led studio environment.
• Excellent knowledge of cloud-based tools used for planning and reporting.
• Ability to provide accurate, timely resource data to leadership.
• Experience tracking timesheets, holidays and absences.
• Strong freelance networking and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to manage relationships with CGI artists, retouchers and editors.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-prioritisation capabilities.
• Nice-to-have: familiarity with resource management tools and systems.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of weekly resource planning processes across a global team.
• Centralise, forecast, organise and allocate all resource requests from production.
• Identify skills and maximise availability and utilisation for in-house creatives.
• Pencil studio resource requests from producers well in advance.
• Confirm bookings with discipline leads on a weekly cadence.
• Forecast, source, onboard and book freelance resources when needed.

Skills

CGI studio experience

Cloud-based tools proficiency

Resource reporting

Resource monitoring

Freelance networking

Relationship management

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Keynote

Outlook

Mac

Flow

Crew Planning

Workfront

Job description

Reports to: Global Resource Manager

Role

A proactive, process-led resource manager, experienced working in a fast-paced creative environment. An empathetic problem solver with brilliant interpersonal skills, used to working efficiently and autonomously in a multi-discipline production studio. A trusted partner for producers, project managers and discipline leads who takes pride in casting the right talent for each request, not just filling gaps in a spreadsheet. A networked team player who understands the nuanced individual talents and capabilities of every creative, CGI artist, retoucher, video editor and animator on the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support development & implementation of weekly resource planning processes across a global team.
• Centralise, forecast, organise and allocate all resource requests from the production team.
• Identify skills, maximise availability and utilisation for the in-house team of CGI artists, retouchers, finishing artists, photographers, video editors and animators
• Pencil all studio resource requests from producers, as far in advance as possible
• Confirm all studio resource bookings with discipline leads, weekly in advance
• Work with the Resource Manager to proactively identify risks before they impact delivery.
• Forecast, source, onboard and book freelance resources when necessary to meet fluctuating demand.

Skills and Abilities

• Experience in a CGI-led studio environment
• Excellent knowledge of cloud-based tools like Excel, Keynote, Outlook, Mac, Flow, Crew Planning and Workfront
• Resource reporting – provide accurate, timely and relevant data to the business and studio leadership team to enable decision-making.
• Resource monitoring – timesheets, holidays, absences etc. working with existing Marks platforms
• Freelance networking – managing and maintaining strong freelance relationships and ‘black book’
• Relationship management – building, managing and maintaining close working relationships with CGI artists, retouchers, finishing artists, photographers, video editors and animators
• Problem solving – prioritising resource conflicts and escalating proposed solutions

Nice to have’s…

• Interest or knowledge of resource management tools and systems

Note: This job description does not form part of the employee’s contract of employment but is provided for guidance. The precise duties and responsibilities of any job may be expected to change over time.

WHY JOIN US

This is an exciting phase of growth for our business and our partnership with a key client. You’ll work alongside some of the industry’s most dedicated talent on global scale projects for world renowned brands. We offer a supportive and inclusive culture that values technical excellence, integrity, and speed to market.

About Propelis:

Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150+ years, 2,000+ clients, 9,000 employees, and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio.

For more information visit: www.MakeMarks.com

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The Ontario pay range for this position is $50/hr CAD to $75/hr CAD hourly. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate's experience, skills, knowledge, and other job-related factors.

We remain committed to ensuring equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including recruitment. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, particularly those who may contribute to the further diversification of our organization. If you require any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. Together, we strive to foster an environment where everyone can thrive and be their authentic selves.