VFX Production Manager

Description

Mr. X is looking for a highly motivated VFX Production Manager  to join our award winning team. Apply today to join our crew! 

We invite you to take a look at our reel at www.mrxfx.com/reels and follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MR_X_INC

Job Description 

• Work as part of the VFX production team to implement viable VFX solutions
• Communicate with producers, coordinators, creative and technical leads regarding directives and production requirements of specific projects
• Develop project plans and schedules for the production team. 
• Work with production coordinators to ensure deadlines are met.
• Support/work with the VFX Producer to create master and delivery schedules for the production.
• Oversee the coordination of dailies and reviews, ensuring accurate notes are taken and production priorities are distributed and followed through
• Act as client liaison to facilitate VFX turnovers with editorial and communicate progress and deliveries of the VFX work
• Oversee outputs and client deliveries
• Create and maintain weekly status reports to track costs and shot progress.
• Forecast and communicate any delays or overages, escalating any issues to the VFX producer and/or management where required.
• Propose new and efficient ways to improve production workflow at Mr. X

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Skills Required

• A passion for film - a keen interest in the business of film making and working within a team;
• Exceptional people skills;
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, willingness and ability to learn new skills & Technologies;
• Strong time-management skills, the ability to prioritize workload combined with a sense of urgency, work well under pressure and meet multiple critical deadlines daily;
• Must have strong planning and organizational skills; be confident and enthusiastic when communicating in person and/or over the phone; and enjoys working in a fast-paced creative team environment;
• Must have exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal), as well as active listening skills
• A pro-active nature with a strong display of “Can do”, and “No job is too small or too big” attitude;
• Technical proficiency in Windows operating system

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3-5 years experience in feature films as a visual effects producer
• Must have thorough knowledge and ability to use MS Office, Shotgun, FileMaker and to learn proprietary studio tools quickly and effectively.
• The candidate must have the ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are critical
• Candidate must be able to lead and work within a team environment
• 3D and/or on-set production experience is a must. 

Details

Start: TBD

Terms of employment - Contract

Studio Location

35 McCaul Street, Suite 100

Toronto, ON M5T 1V7

Canada

How to Apply

To apply please visit https://www.mrxfx.com/opportunities. 

We thank all applicants but we will only contact those candidates who will be moving forward in the recruitment process. Please include a resume and cover letter in your application.  

Why work at Mr. X?

• Benefits after 3 months! (contracts must be 6 months or longer to be eligible)
• Studio is located in a great area (walking distance to Osgoode subway station, Art Gallery of Ontario, TIFF and amazing restaurants)
• Breakfast Mondays
• Yoga Thursdays
• Free passes to the AGO (just sign it out on your lunch!)
• Bike racks available in the studio
• Good Life fitness gym is a few steps away
• Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) visits to the studio
• Fun place to work! We have a “Fun Committee”!
• We pay overtime!
• Amazing artists and production team
• We work on big Hollywood movies!