Associate Department Manager
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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- Works in tandem with the Global Department Manager, department leads, and supervisors to foster the partnership between the different department and show supervision teams
- Assists Head of Production in planning and executing resource crew schedules, along with evaluating show needs and flagging any resource concerns
- Mentors and collaborates with Departments Coordinators to create clear daily and weekly plans to ensure the work schedule is on track as discussed with leads and supervisors
- Organizes and manages departments meetings, and keeps a good pulse on artists wellbeing
- Maintains a good overview of the department’s overall priorities
- Drives and/or assists with artists schedules & tasks
- Identifies and assists department leads and supervisors crew with any project roadblocks and creates detailed plans to ensure effective and efficient schedules
- Ensures clear communication flow and ensures follow-up with various teams and departments regarding goals/ deadlines
- Evaluates artists performance along with department leads and supervisors, and escalates to Head of Production and HR as needed
- Manages training and artists’ career growth with the support of department supervisors
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
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- Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Department Coordinator, Artist Manager, Digital Production Manager, and/or in a similar position
- Minimum five (5) years of total experience working on high-end feature films/ episodic TV
- Strong technical understanding of the VFX pipeline across multiple departments, as well as interest and knowledge of VFX software packages
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Advanced Excel skills
- Shotgun, or other production management software experience is required
BENEFITS
We offer extended medical, disability and dental insurance.
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