VFX Producer (Expression of Interest)

About the role

Image Engine, a Vancouver-based VFX studio founded in 1995, is seeking a VFX Producer for a term project. The Producer manages on-time, on-budget show delivery, liaising between clients and VFX Supervisors, keeping track of shots and assets, mitigating overtime and staffing costs, and coaching direct and indirect reports. Candidates must be based in British Columbia and eligible to work in Canada.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day production with client liaison as a main focus, keeping the show on budget and schedule.
• Create, update and maintain the bid, and communicate change orders to clients.
• Work with finance to review the project budget regularly.
• Collaborate with the VFX Supervisor to guide decisions, manage the schedule and balance time spent with shot quality.
• Hold weekly meetings with the Executive Producer and provide schedule visibility to teams and executives.
• Manage time and resources to meet weekly targets and work with the Outsource Dept. Manager on outsourcing.
• Mentor team members, handle performance management and boost morale during peak periods.

Required profile

• 5+ years of credited work experience as a VFX Producer on major feature films.
• Thorough understanding of live-action and CG-based VFX workflows.
• Proven ability to manage high-revenue budgets and existing industry contacts.
• Based in British Columbia and eligible to work in Canada.

Required skills

• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Experience with the Shotgrid database.
• Outsource experience is a plus.
• Strong organization, time and project management, and excellent written and verbal communication.

What we offer

• Hiring range of $140,000 to $170,000 per year for a 40-hour work week; project contract to be confirmed.
• Extended healthcare from day 1, premiums 100% covered by Image Engine.
• Up to 8 paid Health and Wellness days per year.