VFX Production Manager (Expression of Interest)

Image Engine Design; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading visual effects studio in Vancouver is seeking a VFX Production Manager to oversee production workflow, manage schedules, and mentor staff. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the film or animation industry, strong organizational and communication skills, and expertise in VFX workflows. Competitive salary range of $91,000 to $106,000/year offered.

Benefits

Extended healthcare from day 1

100% covered premiums

Up to 8 paid Health and Wellness days per year

Qualifications

• Extremely knowledgeable in database management, scheduling, and production workflow process.
• Proven experience with project management and/or Supervisory experience.
• Capable of motivating and leading a large team.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support to ensure high productivity.
• Manage workflow and balance production schedules.
• Communicate artist and resource requirements.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the show.
• Work with the VFX Producer to maintain project schedules.

Skills

MS Excel skills

Multi-tasking

Client and crew management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Time management skills

Knowledge of live-action and CG based VFX workflows

Ability to train and coach staff

Education

5+ years' experience in film, television or animation

Tools

Shotgrid

Proprietary task management software

Job description

Position: VFX Production Manager

Hiring Range: $91,000 to $106,000/year for a 40 hour work week

Project Contract: November 2025 and January 2026

Company Benefits: Extended healthcare from day 1, premiums 100% covered by Image Engine, up to 8 paid Health and Wellness days per year.

*Candidates are required to be based in British Columbia and eligible to work in Canada.*

Based in Vancouver BC, Image Engine is a world-class visual effects studio led by a team of creative and passionate individuals who are committed to furthering the art of visual storytelling. We offer a full range of visual effects services from concept designs and pre-visualization to computer-generated animation, compositing, and explosive volumetric digital effects.

Involved from the very first stages of production, our exceptionally talented crew works closely with clients to push artistic and technical boundaries. R&D is central to our philosophy of driving creativity through innovation, with a focus on continually evolving our robust production pipelines and pioneering in the area of proprietary software development.

Well-known for our groundbreaking alien animations in Neill Blomkamp’s critically-acclaimed film District 9, we have gone on to produce more award-winning work in The Mandalorian, Game Of Thrones, Lost in Space, Jurassic World, Elysium, and most recently, we received an Emmy Award for our VFX work in The Book of Boba Fett.

Our recent productions include The Mandalorian: Season 3, The Three-Body Problem, Willow, The School for Good and Evil, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Moon Knight, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, Snowpiercer, Hawkeye, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Mulan, and much more.

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 day-to-day 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 Production Manager to manage and allocate personnel resources in a multi-show 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

• 5+ years’ experience in film, television or animation as a Project Coordinator/Manager
• Must be extremely knowledgeable in database management, scheduling, and production workflow process
• Proven experience with project management and/or Supervisory experience
• Ability to train and coach production staff. Proven ability to confidently lead a show with the support of the Producer and VFX Supervisor.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Technical skills

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

Core skills

• Must be able to multi-task and maintain a positive attitude when working under pressure
• Highly organized, able to transform detail-oriented work into action
• Thorough understanding of live-action 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 client-to-vendor 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 post-production work
• Willing to learn new techniques and technology