Job Description

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 3 Emmy® Awards for its work on the series Stranger Things season 4, The Witcher season 2 and Foundation season 1, the independent, Oscar®-winning company boasts close to 800 artists.

As a multilateral creative company, Rodeo FX's Ads & Experiences department here to bring the most innovative projects to life. With a high level of attention to detail and an almost stubborn determination to get things right, we generate a creative product of the highest calibre. We are creative to the bone, storytelling is in our blood, and collaboration is in our DNA.

We evolve our artists through projects of multiple vocations. Moving from installations to content, from music videos to local and international advertising, from museum mandates to projection, while mixing in augmented reality or digital experiences, it’s easy to immerse yourself in our world.

Work arrangements:

As an artist-founded and artist-led company, creativity is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is to give our talent the freedom, resources, and environment they need to produce high-quality work and thrive in a stimulating, collaborative, and supportive setting.

Given their key role in team leadership, decision-making, communication, and production support, managers and supervisors are expected to work from the studio at least four days per week This increased presence helps strengthen collaboration, maintain closer proximity with teams, and sustain a strong, vibrant, and aligned studio culture.

Under the supervision of the Executive Producer in Toronto, the main role of the Post-Production Producer is to produce all advertising projects for the Toronto ADS team. He/Her will ensure to be present in the studio for all client sessions. In collaboration with the Executive Producer and other Rodeo FX team members, he/her will be quoting on potential VFX opportunities. The person will ensure the proper management of the budget and post-production schedules for each project under his/her responsibility.

Main responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the global ADS team, participate in the bidding process for all advertising opportunities;
• Produce advertising projects for Toronto, establish timelines and manage the VFX/post production schedule;
• Crew planning related tasks: sketch the bookings for potential projects, add bookings to artists for confirmed projects, participate in the weekly resource meeting for ADS, etc.;
• Help set-up workflow and processes for grading and online sessions;
• In collaboration with various departments, assign key talent to projects, organize kick-off meeting with HOD and crew planning team;
• Make sure all projects are rolling smoothly : tasks created and assigned to artists, artists estimate and timelogs are properly entered, etc. Work closely with a coordinator when needed;
• Communicate regularly with clients on the status of projects and create a positive and collaborative working relationship;
• Oversee the progress and efficiency of projects, ensure full tracking of the schedule and budget and ensure Shotgrid is up to date at all times;
• Anticipate time and budget issues and client requested changes that may arise; adjust quotes and schedule based on client requests/additions;
• Maintain regular communication with the production team on all important project information;
• Collaborate to post-mortem meetings, identify areas for improvement and ensure that all issues are addressed;
• In collaboration with the Executive Producer, support on business development initiatives;
• Actively monitor the work climate within his/her team and take steps to encourage and ensure a positive work environment and adherence to company values;
• Produce Film & Episodic VFX project when needed;
• All other tasks related to the position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in a similar position, in post-production in the advertising sector;
• Relevant experience in visual effects and knowledge of the VFX process required;
• Knowledge of Shotgrid project management software is an asset;
• Knowledge of GSuite and Monday, an asset;
• Demonstrated positive leadership and strong teamwork skills;
• Excellent organizational and planning skills;
• Good ability to manage stress under pressure and maintain a positive and composed attitude;
• Excellent sense of priorities and respect for deadlines and budgets;
• Must be available for occasional travel.

Additional Information

• Permanent role based in Toronto

Diversity : 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.

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