Department Manager

Department Manager

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Type: Full Time
Activities:
DEPARTMENT MANAGER
Place:
Montreal
Description

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ROLE
The Department Manager reports to the Head of Production, and manages the day-to-day operations of their assigned department along with department leads and supervisors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Works in tandem with the department leads and supervisors to foster the partnership between 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 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 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 & follow up with various teams & department 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 grown with the support of department supervisors

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Department Manager, 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.

APPLICATION
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