VFX Production Manager (General Submission)

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a VFX Production Manager (General Submission) based in Canada.** This opportunity is for an experienced VFX Production Manager who can lead the coordination and execution of complex visual effects projects. The role focuses on managing production workflows, schedules, resources, and communication across creative and technical teams. You will act as a key connection point between producers, artists, supervisors, clients, and external partners. This position requires strong organizational skills, creative industry knowledge, and the ability to keep projects moving in a fast-paced environment. You will contribute to improving production processes, supporting teams, and delivering high-quality visual experiences. The role offers the opportunity to work remotely while collaborating with talented professionals across the VFX industry. ### Accountabilities: The VFX Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of visual effects projects, ensuring successful delivery from planning through completion. This role combines project management, workflow optimization, stakeholder communication, and team support to maintain quality, efficiency, and alignment across all production activities. - Develop and maintain detailed production schedules, including project milestones, deadlines, dependencies, and resource allocation. - Monitor project progress, identify risks or delays, and implement solutions to keep deliverables on track. - Manage production resources, including artists, software, hardware, and rendering requirements. - Track project budgets, expenses, and financial considerations to support successful delivery. - Organize and facilitate production meetings, client reviews, dailies sessions, and post-project discussions. - Act as the primary communication point between production teams, creative leads, clients, and external vendors. - Prepare production reports, status updates, meeting notes, and client-facing documentation. - Manage client expectations, address concerns, and help maintain strong working relationships throughout the project lifecycle. - Establish and maintain efficient workflows, documentation standards, asset organization practices, and version control processes. - Support the implementation of production procedures, best practices, and pipeline improvements. - Troubleshoot production challenges and proactively develop solutions to minimize risks. - Provide guidance, motivation, and operational support to VFX teams while encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing. - Assist with onboarding, training, and mentorship of new team members. - Contribute to the improvement of production tools, technologies, and processes while staying informed about industry trends. ## Requirements: The ideal candidate has previous experience managing VFX productions and understands the technical and creative requirements of visual effects pipelines. They are highly organized, proactive, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities while collaborating with diverse teams. - Previous experience working in VFX production, with demonstrated success managing projects from concept to completion. - Experience coordinating or managing teams within a visual effects, animation, film, or related creative production environment. - Strong understanding of VFX pipelines, workflows, production methodologies, and industry best practices. - Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail. - Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate with technical and creative stakeholders. - Experience using production management tools such as ShotGrid, FTrack, or similar platforms. - Strong leadership and team mana…