Production Manager

Description

Department: Production
Location: Vancouver
Reports To: Production Team

Key Purpose of the Job:
To provide and frequently adapt a detailed plan for the delivery of a project to the visual effects producer, supervisors and individual artists.

Needs to Do:
Plan facility resources with the visual effects producer, supervisor and facility resource manager to create an effective approach to the visual effects work.
Create the detailed plan for the short to medium term and provide to supervisors and individual artists.
Ensure the visual effects team understand the goals and deadlines for sequences, r&d projects etc.
Work with the coordinators to ensure the schedule of work is on track.

Job Requirements:
Project management – experience with MS Project or similar essential.
Office, particularly Excel.
Experienced in database work.
How to manage artists and clients.
Experience of working as a line producer within a production driven environment.

Needs to Be:
Proven in project management to a high level.
Organised and methodical in their approach to the work.
Clear in their planning with artists, supervisors and clients.
Capable of motivating and leading teams with enthusiasm.
Calm and personable under pressure and when working to tight deadlines.