VFX Production Manager

Description

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

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 of VFX Production experience
•     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.

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
•     Breakfast Mondays
•     Yoga Thursdays
•     Bike racks available in the studio
•     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

How to Apply

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

We thank all applicants but we will only contact those candidates who will be moving forward in the recruitment process.   

All applicants must include a cover letter and resume with their application.