VFX Project Manager - Permanent role

Vfxwire; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rodeo FX is seeking a VFX Production Manager to partner with the VFX Producer on scheduling, resourcing, and coordinating across teams including Los Angeles and Toronto. You will oversee VFX Production Coordinators and ensure the project stays on track with budgets and timelines.

The role requires 8+ years in VFX/film production and 5+ years as a VFX Project Manager, with fluent French and English. Strong skills in Google Suite, Excel, and Flow Production Tracking are essential; collaboration

Qualifications

• Excellent spoken and written proficiency in French and English.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project plans and milestones.
• Coordinate resources, tasks, and allocations with department heads and supervisors.
• Monitor production progress; identify and resolve issues to avoid delays.
• Communicate with clients; provide weekly status reports and attend client meetings.
• Ensure deliverables meet Rodeo FX quality standards and client requirements.

Skills

Bilingual: French & English

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Ability to manage priorities and meet/

Attention to detail

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Excel

Flow Production Tracking

Job description

VFX Production Managers work in tandem with a VFX Producer on a project and are responsible for the project schedule. They oversee the work of VFX Production Coordinators on their daily follow-ups to ensure the schedule stays on track. In collaboration with the VFX Producer, they ensure that the project is properly resourced and for the right duration.

Main Responsibilities

Schedule Planning and Management

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, including key milestones, priorities, and deliverables.
• Work collaboratively with the Producer to ensure the schedule and budget are met.
• Evaluate workload and adjust planning accordingly.

Resource Allocation and Coordination

• Oversee the allocation of resources (team, equipment, tools) ensuring efficient management.
• Work with Department Heads and Supervisors to assign tasks to artists based on priorities and skills.
• Monitor the complexity of assigned tasks to ensure they align with initial estimates.

Production Monitoring and Problem Solving

• Ensure rigorous follow-up with artists and production teams to identify and quickly resolve issues.
• Anticipate potential challenges and implement solutions to avoid delays.
• Participate in weekly production meetings to ensure effective project monitoring.

Client Communication and Follow-up

• Liaise with clients to provide clear and regular updates on project status.
• Prepare and deliver detailed weekly status reports.
• Participate in client approval meetings to ensure deliverables meet expectations.

Quality Control and Deliverables Management

• Ensure that the work delivered meets Rodeo FX's quality standards and client requirements.
• Coordinate the deliverable review and validation process, ensuring feedback is addressed effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in VFX or film production.
• Minimum of 5 years a VFX Project Manager.
• This position requires excellent spoken and written proficiency in both French and English.
• Excellent proficiency with the Google Suite and Microsoft Office Excel.
• Experience with Flow Production Tracking project management software.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines and budgets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

The person in this role will collaborate daily with our teams located outside of Quebec, including in Los Angeles and Toronto, where the primary working language is English. They will also be required to regularly communicate with international external stakeholders who do not speak French. Proficiency in English is therefore essential to ensure smooth and effective communication in an international work environment, and to represent Rodeo FX’s creative and technical capabilities on a global scale.

Additional Information

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