Overview
VFX PRODUCER – Image Engine, Vancouver, BC
Contract: 1 year full-time contract starting September, 2015
Project: various
Salary: $80,000 – $100,000
ABOUT IMAGE ENGINE
Well known for our work on Neill Blomkamp’s District 9, Image Engine has gone on to create numerous incredible creatures, epic environments and extraordinary digital effects for a broad range of feature films! We are led by a team of creative and passionate individuals who are committed to furthering the art of visual storytelling, and helping our exceptionally talented crew to push the boundaries of artistic and technical achievement at our studio.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage the production schedule and budget with the VFX Supervisor to ensure the right balance between time spent & quality of shots
Maintain and update the bid in coordination with the VFX Executive Producer and the VFX Supervisor
Represents the company with professionalism both internally and externally
Work closely with VFX Supervisor and/or CG Supervisor(s)/ Sequence Supervisor(s) to:Provide schedule visibility to the team and the executives
Help the supervisors sell the shots to the clients(s)
Help manage resources: artists, renderfarm, licenses, R&D etc
Manage the artist time and expectations on a day-to-day basis to maintain a high standard of work within the deadlines
Bid shots with the VFX Supervisor and the entire team and present to the VFX Executive Producer to review
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
3-5 years of solid production experience Producing VFX for film & television
Proven ability to manage high revenue budgets
Excellent client and crew management skills
Must be an expert project coordinator/scheduler
Must be extremely knowledgeable in database management. Past Shotgun experience is a plus
Proven experience identifying and providing solutions to production issues
Ability to train and coach production staff
Expert MS Excel skills
Proven experience with Shotgun or other production management software
MS Project and Filemaker knowledge is an asset
Thorough understanding of live-action and CG based VFX workflows
Highly organized, first-class time/project management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Capable of motivating and leading a large team, with enthusiasm and clarity
Ability to stay calm under pressure
Excellent time management skills
HOW TO APPLY
E-mail your resume and cover letter to jobs@image-engine.com. The subject should read “Producer – your name”. Please include your availability.
Image Engine Design Inc. | 15 West 5th Avenue | Vancouver | British Columbia | Canada | V5Y 1H4 | Tel. (604) 874-5634 Fax. (604) 708-8433
www.image-engine.com | info@image-engine.com