Animation Content - Project Manager

Company Description

As a company founded and run by an artist, it’s our mission to provide talented artists with the freedom and resources they need to deliver quality work and to thrive in a fun and creative environment.

Job Description

The Animation division of Rodeo FX has exciting new opportunities for a Project Manager experienced in animation, to join its in-house team in Montreal, Canada. We are seeking candidates who are familiar with the CG Animation pipeline and have previous animation experience. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a passionate team.

The Project Manager acts as the producer’s right hand and is directly responsible for keeping the entire project on track from pre-production through production by consistently creating and updating schedules and timelines for every stage of the process. Works closely with the artistic leads and coordinators to determine quotas, analyze departmental progress, and shift resources according to the needs of the project.

Due to the current climate, the role will initially be remote however will be based in our flagship Montreal studio.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the day-today details of production in order to keep the project on track.
• Assists the producer in creating the master schedule and all departmental micro-schedules.
• Be proactive and assess each shot’s level of complexity during the storyboard and turnover phases, making sure that resources are available for their successful completion.
• Provides weekly production status reports to the producer, director and buyer.
• Prioritize the order of design and build assignment and track the progress of the artwork created. Manage the design schedule for the artists
• Ensures that there is enough inventory in each department so that weekly quotas can be met.
• Through constant communication with his coordinator.s, the production manager must be aware of each department’s workload and how it is tracking compared to the production plan.
• Keeps a vigilant watch over meeting the weekly targets.
• If there are issues causing delays, the production manager works with the production team and supervisors to determine immediate solutions so the crew can continue to work.
• Closely monitors the number of retakes being called, establishes a tracking system to keep a close check on the retakes called and to maintain control of the budget. This system should be structured to track the percentage of changes made on each shot in order to identify and avoid potential overages as early as possible.
• Is the point person for the sub-contractor.s
• During post-production, focus on tracking retakes, with the editor, and aid the post-production supervisor in coordinating material transfers. May be involved in scheduling recording sessions and, in some cases, attending them based on the producer’s requirements.
• Responsible for upkeep of the script by tracking and inserting any revisions, along with making sure that all pick-up and ADR lines are recorded.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of production management experience
• Strong understanding of CG based workflows and their dependencies
• Strategic scheduling experience with an adaptive approach to meeting deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Enthusiasm for the job
• Ability to prioritize and manage time and ability to multitask
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and keep a team on schedule
• Aptitude for problem-solving and troubleshooting
• Attention to detail
• Ability to follow-through on action items
• Goal-oriented attitude
• Eagerness to learn, ask questions, and get guidance
• Strong team player
• Self-starter
• Excellent knowledge of English and French
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite and especially Excel
• Knowledge of Shotgun Software is an asset
• Post-secondary education in feature-animation production preferred, or related field.

Additional Information

• Full-time, Permanent Contract;
• 5 paid sick days;
• 2 additional statutory holidays in the winter holidays;
• Group Insurance, access to Dialogue online support and to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• RRSP with employer contribution;
• Discounts with Bixi, Bota Bota Spa, Nautilus Plus and many more local businesses.

Diversity is a core value at Rodeo FX. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable work environment where diversity is celebrated and valued. We believe every member on our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to perceive and interact with the world, identify challenges, and to design and deliver projects.