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Zoic Studios is a Visual Effects company specializing in high-end visual effects for television, film, and advertising, focusing on Visual Evolution from final picture to pipeline. The Associate Producer acts as a co-pilot to the producer, reporting to HOPs, combining coordinator and producer tasks for those advancing into a producer role. This position requires previous coordination and production management experience with a deep understanding of the VFX pipeline, capable of handling high-pace, high-volume environments with tight deadlines.

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<h1 class="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-extrabold mt-6 mb-4 text-gray-900 tracking-tight">BC, Associate Producer</h1><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed"><strong>This position is based in Vancouver. All applicants must reside in British Columbia Canada.</strong></p><h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">About Zoic</h2><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">Zoic Studios is a Visual Effects company that specializes in high end visual effects for television, film, and advertising. Our mantra is Visual Evolution - we focus on every part of the process, from the final picture to the pipeline used to create them.</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">Are you looking for your next creative and technical challenge? Come join our team!</p><h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">Why Join Zoic?</h2><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">We are an Artist owned and operated VFX studio.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">We love what we do and always stay curious about new technology and techniques.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">We respect work/life balance in a hectic industry.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">We work with a team from all walks of life and backgrounds.</li></ul><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">The <strong>Associate Producer</strong> is the co-pilot to the producer and reports to our HOPs. The position is a combination of coordinator and producer tasks for those venturing into a producer position.</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">They will have previous coordination and production management experience and a deep understanding of the VFX pipeline. They are able to handle a high pace / high-volume environment with tight deadlines.</p><h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">RESPONSIBILITIES</h2><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Schedule preliminary resources and ensure sufficient artists are booked and alert Producer of resource deficiencies.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Ensure on-set Supervisor has all art department files for upcoming episodes.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Work with Producer to manage the look development and asset creation.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Organize all concept art and files and distribute accordingly.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Organize requests for onset references and HDRI with Supervisor and On Set Supervisors.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Work with the Producer to update the Resource Manager weekly with resource requirements.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Primary responsibility is to ensure client and internal deliveries are met each day.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Schedule meetings including concept, production and spotting sessions.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Update Shotgun with bid hours and schedule as required.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Update budget breakdowns and assignments daily.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Work with Producer and Leads to establish “battle plan” for each episode and coordinate resources.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Keep Resource Manager updated with resource schedule revisions and needs.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Communicate with coordinators to maintain up-to-date information on what each artist is doing at all times. Follow up on tasks and assignments throughout the day as needed.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Coordinate and prioritize reviews with Creative Director and/or VFX Supervisor.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Assist with note taking. Make sure notes are distributed properly and entered into Shotgun.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Ensure Actuals and Projections are updated daily.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Flag any major issues to Producer and/or HOP.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Manage and oversee coordinators including making sure they are posting accurate shot versions and caveats.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Ensure new artists are accustomed to show including pipeline and time billing.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Work with coordinators to ensure proper files and shot versions are deleted, reference sheets and overcuts are updated for vault.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Other production-related duties and reasonable duties as assigned.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Leadership and performance management of artists as needed.</li></ul><h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Production experience with Shotgrid (formerly Shotgun).</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience with Excel and Microsoft Office.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Organized and highly detail oriented.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Expert relationship building and client management skills.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Understanding of 3D/2D VFX pipelines.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Editing experience is a plus.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Cinesync or similar dailies session experience.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Project management experience.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Artist management experience.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Budget and script breakdown experience a plus.</li></ul><h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">Additional information</h2><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">British Columbia Senior Employees Pay Range: $35 - $45</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Candidates MUST be located in British Columbia, Canada. At the moment this is a remote (work from home) position with the option of working within our studio.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Zoic does not cover relocation costs.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">All remote positions require the candidate to have a reliable internet connection via ethernet and work on Pacific Standard Time.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Due to the sheer volume of applications, we receive, we regret that only those selected to interview will be contacted.</li></ul>

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