VFX Project Manager - Expression of interest

Repeatedly voted one of Montreal’s Top Employers and Employer of the Year for the 2022 Mercuriades Awards, Rodeo FX is a high-end creative company offering services in visual effects, advertising, animation, and experiential.

Nominated for multiple Emmy® Awards for its work on the series Stranger Things season 4, The Witcher season 2, and The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power season 1, the independent, Oscar®-winning company boasts close to 900 artists crafting from studios in Montreal, Québec City, Toronto, Los Angeles and Paris.

Rodeo FX is a creative partner to the world’s best storytellers including Netflix, HBO, Disney, Marvel, Amazon Studios, Warner Bros., and Sony, and has collaborated on ads for YouTube, NBC, and Apple. Current projects include Blue Beetle, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon. Recently released projects include John Wick: Chapter 4, Black Adam, Disney's The Little Mermaid, and Love, Death and Robots Volume 3, for which the company won a 2023 VES award.

Work arrangements:
As a company founded and led by an artist, creativity above all guides us. Our mission is to provide our talents with the freedom and resources they need to deliver quality work and thrive in a stimulating, caring environment. While we require employees to be present in the studio at least three days a week, we maintain flexible work arrangements for the remaining days. This balance ensures that we foster collaboration, maintain our vibrant culture, and encourage in-person interaction and teamwork.

Please note: We do not have an open position at the moment, but this posting allows you, if you wish, to express your interest in future opportunities.

VFX Production Managers work in tandem with a VFX Producer on a project and are responsible for the project schedule. They oversee the work of VFX Production Coordinators on their daily follow-ups to ensure the schedule stays on track. In collaboration with the VFX Producer, they ensure that the project is properly resourced and for the right duration.

Main Responsibilities

Schedule Planning and Management

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, including key milestones, priorities, and deliverables.
• Work collaboratively with the Producer to ensure the schedule and budget are met.
• Evaluate workload and adjust planning accordingly.

Resource Allocation and Coordination

• Oversee the allocation of resources (team, equipment, tools) ensuring efficient management.
• Work with Department Heads and Supervisors to assign tasks to artists based on priorities and skills.
• Monitor the complexity of assigned tasks to ensure they align with initial estimates.

Production Monitoring and Problem Solving

• Ensure rigorous follow-up with artists and production teams to identify and quickly resolve issues.
• Anticipate potential challenges and implement solutions to avoid delays.
• Participate in weekly production meetings to ensure effective project monitoring.
• Client Communication and Follow-up
• Liaise with clients to provide clear and regular updates on project status.
• Prepare and deliver detailed weekly status reports.
• Participate in client approval meetings to ensure deliverables meet expectations.

Quality Control and Deliverables Management

• Ensure that the work delivered meets Rodeo FX's quality standards and client requirements.
• Coordinate the deliverable review and validation process, ensuring feedback is addressed effectively.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in VFX or film production.
• Minimum of 5 years a VFX Project Manager.
• This position requires excellent spoken and written proficiency in both French and English.
• Excellent proficiency with the Google Suite and Microsoft Office Excel.
• Experience with Flow Production Tracking project management software.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines and budgets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

The person in this role will collaborate daily with our teams located outside of Quebec, including in Los Angeles and Toronto, where the primary working language is English. They will also be required to regularly communicate with international external stakeholders who do not speak French. Proficiency in English is therefore essential to ensure smooth and effective communication in an international work environment, and to represent Rodeo FX’s creative and technical capabilities on a global scale.

At Rodeo FX, diversity is a core value. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable workplace where different perspectives are embraced. Every team member brings unique insight that strengthens our creativity, challenges our thinking, and helps us deliver better work.