Head of Studio

4 days ago

Old Toronto, Canada Rodeo FX Full time
Company 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 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 two 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.

Job Description

Summary:

The position of Studio Head and VFX Supervisor at Rodeo FX involves significant responsibility in managing various aspects of creation, production, and overall studio operations in Toronto. The role includes supervising the entire VFX production process, overseeing the artistic vision of projects, managing the VFX artist team, solving technical issues during production, and handling operational and financial aspects, including budgeting, resource planning, and coordination with clients and partners. The aim is to ensure the artistic quality and financial success of VFX projects while meeting deadlines and budgets.

Main Responsibilities:

Head of Studio:
  • Manage daily studio operations, including staff supervision and budget management.
  • Be involved in the internal development strategy for the Toronto office.
  • Escalate technical and technological issues or any other concerns to the executive team.
  • Ensure workplace health and safety compliance in collaboration with the HR manager and safety officer.
  • Develop and maintain operational policies and procedures for efficient studio management.
  • Work closely with department heads to ensure effective resource utilization and transparent communication.
  • Maintain regular communication with other Rodeo FX studios to ensure policy and procedural consistency.
  • Participate in marketing and recruitment initiatives to attract new talent.
  • Encourage a culture of collaboration and information sharing within the studio team.
  • Manage large-scale projects while maintaining high-quality standards and meeting deadlines.
  • Handle the studio's financial aspects, including budget preparation and cost management for each project.
  • Oversee production planning, including deadline coordination and priority management.
  • Manage production quality, including quality assurance and continuous improvement of production processes.
  • Handle human resource management, including scheduling, performance evaluation, and career development of employees.
  • Represent Rodeo FX and the Toronto studio at events.
  • Maintain regular communication flow with the executive team.
VFX Supervisor:
  • Lead the creation of a strategy and overall vision to be applied throughout the VFX project, ensuring the best creative and technical approach to meet client needs.
  • Collaborate with the VFX Producer and Executive Producer to develop bids for new projects.
  • Communicate the creative vision and objectives to the team, ensuring individual and collective responsibility for results.
  • Find creative ways to ensure the clients' artistic vision is respected and projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining high Rodeo FX standards. Regularly update the VFX Producer on progress.
  • Closely monitor the overall creative process by conducting daily reviews of 3D assets and shots, providing regular feedback and guidance to the team. Assist the team in solving production issues. Transfer materials and information from clients to artists and the VFX team.
  • Be present on set during VFX shoots as required by production.
  • Collaborate with the VFX Producer to ensure all assigned projects have a well-defined production schedule, adequate and appropriate resources, performance goals, and key milestone dates.
  • Maintain regular communication with clients about project progress, ensuring a positive and collaborative working relationship.
  • Collaborate with the VFX Producer to regularly evaluate project budgets, address any discrepancies with production, and find creative solutions to stay on schedule and budget.
  • Actively monitor the team's work environment, taking steps to foster a positive workplace and adherence to company values.
  • Review mid-project and post-mortem evaluations, identify areas for improvement, and ensure all issues are resolved for future projects.
  • Stay updated on the latest technological advancements and working methods in the VFX industry.
  • Positively represent Rodeo FX within the VFX and related communities, both locally and globally, to reinforce the company's reputation as an industry leader. This may include attending conferences, participating in panels, and actively engaging in industry events.
Qualifications

Job Requirements:
  • 10 years of relevant experience in visual effects.
  • 10 years of successful team and project management experience.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of the latest technologies and techniques used in the visual effects industry.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards and meeting deadlines.
  • Ability to understand the creative and technical requirements of each project.
  • Extensive knowledge of film production and post-production.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
  • Strong management skills and the ability to maintain a positive team environment.
  • Autonomy, action orientation, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
Additional Information
  • Preference for on-site work when new hires start their journey to enhance team connectivity and collaboration ;
  • Sick/personal days ;
  • Group Insurance, access to Dialogue online support and to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ;
  • RRSP with employer contribution ;
  • Discounts on public transports, several spas, sports classes, art center, cafes, furniture and several other local businesses.
#LI-Hybrid

Diversity is a core value at Rodeo FX. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable work environment where diversity is celebrated and valued. We believe every member on our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to perceive and interact with the world, identify challenges, and to design and deliver projects. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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