Description
CoSA VFX Vancouver Inc. is looking for an
outstanding Vancouver-based VFX Producer with 3 – 5 years experience
working with multiple clients, bidding, and leading effective communication on
smaller teams.
Our company is a fast-paced and highly collaborative production
environment. Recent projects include Gotham, Minority Report, 11.22.63 and The
Conjuring 2.
SUMMARY
This opportunity is ideal for a VFX Producer who enjoys working on small
teams where face-to-face communication plays a greater role. CoSA
producers build collaborative partnerships with clients, not to manage client
expectations, but to achieve the highest levels of client satisfaction and
creative quality. While working within the structure of an
established production management workflow, a CoSA producer will adapt to meet
the needs of each client and each project as efficiently as possible.
Candidates should be a good fit for our company. The most successful and
fulfilled producers at CoSA take satisfaction in being a valued member of a
team, and put priority on the team’s success.
REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrated superior client relations skills including:
3+ years
progressive experience as a primary client contact on TV or feature film VFX
projects
Effective
communication with busy clients; able to interact with various client
stakeholders confidently
Knowledgeable
regarding client and in-house supervisor processes; capable of determining what
is important to them (and what is not)
Excellent communication
skills:
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Sound ability to craft communications (written and verbal) to convey the
right tone and avoid misunderstandings
o
Communicate urgency without seeming abrasive or flustered
o
Excellent grammar, spelling and written skills in general
Experience bidding
a wide range of VFX shots:
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Identify time-consuming or complex shots from brief descriptions
o
Recognize when bid assumptions need to be made explicit to the client
o
Accurately determine when client approval is needed before proceeding
with additional work
Thorough
understanding of the VFX production process and tools:
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Anticipate, and proactively address, issues that crop up in production
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Familiarity with off-the-shelf software used in VFX, plus the strengths
and weaknesses of each tool
o
Hands-on experience with file transfer technologies such as Aspera and
FTP
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Extensive knowledge of Mac OS and Microsoft Office. Familiarity with
Ftrack a plus.
Effectively work
as part of a tight-knit team, both with the Vancouver crew and the LA
headquarters:
Collaborate with
in-house stakeholders to organize reviews, develop schedules, and prepare
deliverables
Routinely identify
opportunities to engage and mentor junior production staff
Demonstrate
superior teamwork, respect and diplomacy in stressful situations
Strong organizational
skills:
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Very high level of consistency in naming files, formatting emails and
packaging deliverables
o
Monitor heavy email traffic. Identify and respond promptly to higher
priority messages
o
Work independently to meet production goals under tight deadlines
o
Excellent self-management skills and multi-tasking
This position is open to qualified Canadian or Permanent Resident
candidates only at this time, or holders of Open Work Permits who meet BC
Residence qualifications. Please send your resume, and cover letter.
We look forward to hearing from you!