VFX Production Manager

Dream Theory; Toronto; Híbrido; CAD 111.000 - 194.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Dream Theory is seeking a highly organized VFX Production Manager for a 3‑month contract in Toronto. The role blends hybrid work with in‑studio collaboration, driving schedules, tracking, and client coordination to ensure timely, high‑quality outputs.

You will work closely with artists and producers, monitor progress and risks, and explore AI‑assisted tooling to streamline workflows within a start‑up environment.

Formación

• 2–5 years of experience in VFX production, post‑production, or similar environments.
• Hands-on with Frame.io and ftrack.
• Familiarity with Codex or AI-assisted workflows.

Responsabilidades

• Manage VFX schedules, shot tracking, tasks, and delivery deadlines.
• Coordinate artists, supervisors, producers, and clients.
• Track versions, reviews, feedback, and approvals.
• Monitor production progress, resources and risks.
• Improve workflows and explore AI-assisted automation.

Conocimientos

VFX production

Organization

Communication

Herramientas

Frame.io

ftrack

Codex

Descripción del empleo

Employment Type: 3 month contract to start

Reports to: Senior Producer / Head of Operations

Start Date: ASAP, within the next month

Dream Theory is an AI-assisted visual effects studio working across commercial, film, and television projects. We combine traditional VFX techniques with generative technology to deliver high-quality work through practical, evolving production workflows.

We’re looking for a highly organized, proactive VFX Production Manager who can build structure, keep productions moving, and help establish scalable workflows in a fast-paced start-up environment.

Location: Toronto, Ontario | Hybrid (1 day in-studio per week)

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage VFX schedules, shot tracking, task assignments, and delivery deadlines.
• Coordinate artists, supervisors, producers, and clients.
• Track versions, reviews, feedback, and approvals using Frame.io and ftrack.
• Monitor production progress, resources, and potential risks.
• Improve workflows and explore AI-assisted tools and automation using Codex.

What We’re Looking For

• 2-5 of experience in VFX production, post-production, or a similar creative environment.
• Hands-on experience with Frame.io and ftrack.
• Familiarity with Codex or similar AI-assisted workflow tools.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, adaptable approach to managing multiple projects in a start-up environment.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with compositing, CG, animation, editorial, and post-production pipelines.
• Experience with Google Workspace, including Sheets, Docs, Drive, and Calendar.
• Knowledge of budgeting, cost tracking, resource forecasting, and client reporting.
• Experience with scripting, workflow automation, or integrating production tools.
• An interest in emerging AI tools and their practical application in creative production.

We’re a boutique studio where attention to detail has a direct impact on the work we deliver. You’ll help establish reliable standards for our final outputs and work closely with artists and production to keep deliveries organized, consistent, and on time.

Dream Theory operates as a hybrid remote/in-studio workplace. This position is based in Toronto and requires regular access to our downtown studio.