Associate Manager, Production Planning

2 weeks ago


Calgary, Alberta, Canada Critical Mass Full time $3
As an Associate 3D Director, you oversee 3D production across the entire 3D project pipeline.

Youengage with both creative and client teams to lead real-time production sessions involving design, account, and client stakeholders, and foster a culture of collaborative learning and development of emerging talent.

This role shapes the creative objectives, driving towards exceptional visual and technical outcomes.

You will:
Contribute during creative ideation and project planning sessions
Manage and oversee key tasks of your lead artists
Survey and supervise the intake of complex CAD or 3D files
Scope and direct 3D ingest efforts when preparing files for Unreal Engine
Estimate level of effort for team members based on level of experience
Eliminate technical constrains to achieve creative goals
Report on progress, problem solve and moderate between creative and 3D artists
Establish quality report guidelines and practices
Communicate concise and constructive feedback to 3D artists
Perform final checks on rendered images, animations and interactive components
Complete fidelity evaluations in variety of content publishing platforms
Continuously optimize all 3D workflow tracks and implement learnings
Drive design reviews and Real-Time Virtual Production Sessions
Actively participate in planning and recruitment process
Assess and understand team expansion, operations, strategic planning and adept conflict resolution within the discipline
Drive design reviews effectively
Provide solutions to challenges that arise during a project lifecycle
Assume responsibility for the team and the work
Measure the pulse of the team through competency, strength and wellbeing
Be a strategic collaborator with the 3D Directors or Group 3D Directors, contributing to the growth, leadership and mentorship of the discipline
Take an active role in talent acquisition and training, directing innovative learning programs for new and existing talent
Improve existing training and processes for the betterment of team efficiency

You have:
Experience working/leading in a high demand 3D environment
Proficiency with 3D assets (Maya 3D, Cinema 4D, Unreal Engine)
Proficiency with high-end rendering pipelines
Excellent knowledge of film, real-time development and virtual production process
Excellent knowledge of the latest 3D and Unreal Engine best practices
Comfortability with pipeline management, data management and asset tracking software
Exceptional quality evaluation skills
Strong understanding of delivery specs and exporting standards
Superb verbal and written communication skills
Strong leadership skills
Excellent planning and team building skills
Detail-oriented and problem-solving skills

What We Offer:
Global maternity and parental leave
Competitive benefits packages
Vacation, compassionate leave, sick days, and flex days
Access to online services for families and new parents
Extensive winter holiday office closures
Summer Fridays (off at 3:00 PM local time every Friday)
Diversity and Inclusion Board with 13 affinity groups
Internal learning and development programs
Enterprise-wide employee discounts

The Talent Team at Critical Mass is focused on ensuring we provide the best training, onboarding, and employee experience possible Our new hires & employees are the future of our organization, and we want to set you up for long-term success.

In an effort to do so, we expect our team to work from an office a minimum of 4 days a week .


The ask stems from our want to:
Strengthen opportunity for continuous learning
Improve collaboration and team relationships
Increase employee engagement

This work model balances the need for individual flexibility while maintaining the relentless customer focus we provide at CM.

We understand that not everyone may feel comfortable with this expectation, so we ask that you please let us know immediately if there are any concerns so we can help navigate accordingly.

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