Overview

Arcana Studio is looking to hire a Production Manager to work directly with our admin team and artists. Arcana is a Burnaby based animation studio which specializes in the production of animated feature films.  We are in search of an experienced, reliable and task-oriented Production Manager.  The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, professional, and capable of managing their work load and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced corporate environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company with competitive compensation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Producers in creating the master schedule for production and contribute to the overall scheduling of the project; execute department schedules through production planning, coordination and troubleshooting
• Assist the Producer in assigning appropriate resources to ensure completion of their respective departments goals
• Work closely with other Department Heads to ensure that inventory moves smoothly from one department to the next
• Deliver all department reports as requested by the Producer, maintaining awareness of status and progress of tasks within the craft groups
• Support with hands-on mentoring, coaching and development of Production Coordinators within their departments ensuring scheduling, tracking, and reporting tasks meet expectations
• Partner with Craft Supervisors and Creative Leads to develop and document the appropriate review process, procedures and framework for each craft group overseen; contribute towards efficiencies and improvements when possible
• Set milestones, deadlines, and priorities as advised by the Producer within the craft groups; clearly communicate these to the Production Coordinators and update, as required, with any variances
• Partner with Craft Supervisors, as required, for performance management of the team
• Complete special projects as needed or requested

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience working within a production team in VFX, Animation Production, or a related industry
• 2+ years’ experience supervising production staff
• Senior production experience working on at least one feature animation or VFX project
• Thorough understanding of CG based workflows on a large scale production
• Technical knowledge/experience in film formats, digital media and film techniques
• Exceptional scheduling skills and working knowledge of database tracking software such as Shotgrid
• Advanced knowledge of Google Sheets/Microsoft Excel
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills; strong attention to detail
• Proven organizational skills, including proactive prioritization, and effective time-management
• Highly developed English written and oral communication skills
• Self-awareness: calm and focused presence and approach, even when under pressure
• Works well independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
• Fosters strong relationships and communication both within their team, across departments, and with a variety of personality types
• Adaptable to new processes and challenges while consistently maintaining high standards
• Proactive learner, successful mentor, and demonstrated leadership abilities