SENIOR VFX Production Assistant IO - Temporary contract

Rodeo FX; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-end creative visual effects company in Toronto seeks a Senior VFX Production Assistant IO. This role involves supporting the production team, managing file workflows, and collaborating with various departments. Candidates should have administrative experience, knowledge of GSuite, and fluency in Linux commands. This temporary full-time contract starts immediately and may extend until November 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative position.
• Experience with Input / Output (IO) workflows is an asset.
• Understanding of Visual Effects (VFX) and/or editorial processes is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily administrative support, including organizing documents and files.
• Receive and transfer sensitive project-related materials to and from clients.
• Assist the Imaging Department in setting up Input / Output (IO) graphs.

Skills

Administrative experience

Knowledge of GSuite

Linux command fluency

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative work ethic

Tools

Flow Production Tracking (ShotGrid)

Job description

SENIOR VFX Production Assistant IO - Temporary contract

SENIOR VFX Production Assistant IO - Temporary contract

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Repeatedly voted one of Montreal’s Top Employers and Employer of the Year for the 2022 Mercuriades Awards, Rodeo FX is a high-end creative company offering services in visual effects, advertising, animation, and experiential.

Nominated for multiple Emmy Awards for its work on the series Stranger Things season 4, The Witcher season 2, and The Lord of The Rings : The Rings of Power season 1, the independent, Oscar-winning company boasts close to 900 artists crafting from studios in Montreal, Québec City, Toronto, Los Angeles and Paris.

Rodeo FX is a creative partner to the world’s best storytellers including Netflix, HBO, Disney, Marvel, Amazon Studios, Warner Bros., and Sony, and has collaborated on ads for YouTube, NBC, and Apple. Current projects include Blue Beetle, Monarch : Legacy of Monsters, and Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon. Recently released projects include John Wick : Chapter 4, Black Adam, Disney's The Little Mermaid, and Love, Death and Robots Volume 3, for which the company won a 2023 VES award.

Work arrangements :

As a company founded and led by an artist, creativity above all guides us. Our mission is to provide our talents with the freedom and resources they need to deliver quality work and thrive in a stimulating, caring environment. While we require employees to be present in the studio at least three days a week, we maintain flexible work arrangements for the remaining days. This balance ensures that we foster collaboration, maintain our vibrant culture, and encourage in-person interaction and teamwork.

Job Description

The VFX Production Assistant IO plays a vital role in supporting the Production team throughout the lifecycle of a project, from the start of production to final delivery. This position ensures the smooth handling of file management and Input / Output (IO) workflows, enabling efficient data exchanges between clients, internal teams, and external vendors. With strong organizational skills and attention to detail, the VFX Production Assistant IO contributes to the efficiency of the production pipeline and ensures the timely processing of media assets.

Key Accountabilities

Production Support

• Provide daily administrative support, including organizing documents and files, creating playlists, taking meeting notes, and updating databases.

File & Data Management

Receive and transfer sensitive project-related materials to and from clients, ensuring they are shared internally with the relevant stakeholders.

Utilize the Linux command line IO workflow to download and ingest external materials (plates, references, onset data) onto the Rodeo FX network while ensuring compliance with naming conventions and folder structures.

Convert files when necessary to optimize the team’s efficiency in working with ingested materials.

Stay up-to-date with technical delivery specifications to ensure compliance.

Process, conduct quality checks, and upload versions for client review, ensuring proper submission to designated platforms.

Receive, ingest, and distribute client review notes.

Support the Production team with show closure by creating playlists and processing materials for breakdowns and publicity.

Outsource and Vendors Collaboration

Prepare and upload bid package materials for outsourcing.

Download and ingest outsource vendor versions using the Linux command line IO workflow, ensuring adherence to structure and guidelines.

Gather internal feedback on outsource vendor versions and upload it to the designated platform.

Technical & Cross-Department Collaboration

Assist the Imaging Department in setting up Input / Output (IO) graphs.

Work closely with TD Developers, IT, and Render Management teams to troubleshoot technical issues related to data transfers and delivery processes.

Qualifications

Experience in an administrative position.

Experience with Input / Output (IO) workflows is an asset.

Understanding of Visual Effects (VFX) and / or editorial processes is an asset.

Strong knowledge of GSuite.

Knowledge of Flow Production Tracking (ShotGrid) is an asset.

Fluency in Linux commands is an asset.

High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Fast learner with adaptability in a dynamic environment.

Collaborative work ethic with excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Strong commitment to quality, service, and reliability.

Additional Information

Temporary contract starting as soon as possible until November 14, 2025, with a possible extension.

At Rodeo FX, diversity is a core value. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable workplace where different perspectives are embraced. Every team member brings unique insight that strengthens our creativity, challenges our thinking, and helps us deliver better work.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Art / Creative

Industries

Movies, Videos, and Sound

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