Head of Production / Executive Producer

22DOGS is seeking an experienced Head of Production / Executive Producer to lead and establish its core production team in Toronto. This senior role involves strategic oversight and hands-on management, acting as the onsite representative at a local partner studio. The ideal candidate will have deep roots in the Ontario VFX community, understanding production pipelines and client-facing responsibilities, and will shape the foundation of a dynamic studio environment.

Must Have

• Lead the build-out of 22DOGS’ core production team in Toronto.
• Represent 22DOGS onsite at our Toronto-based studio partner, acting as the primary point of contact for studio operations.
• Manage high-level production planning, resourcing, and delivery schedules across multiple projects.
• Collaborate with leadership on strategic studio planning and long-term production goals.
• Maintain close relationships with Ontario’s VFX talent pool, leveraging your local network to support recruitment and team development.
• Oversee production budgets, forecasts, and timelines, ensuring excellence in execution.
• Support business development and client relationships as needed in an Executive Producer capacity.
• Proven experience as Head of Production in the VFX industry.
• Track record of success in, or transition toward, an Executive Producer role.
• Deep familiarity with the Ontario VFX market and local talent pool.
• Established network of artists, producers, and vendors in the region.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while aligning closely with global leadership.
• Based in the Greater Toronto Area with the ability to work onsite at the partner studio as required.

Perks & Benefits

• Lead ambitious, high-end VFX productions with international studios
• Shape the production culture of a growing Toronto team backed by a global network of talent and innovation.

Job Description

This is a unique opportunity for a senior production leader with deep roots in the Ontario VFX community to shape the foundation of a dynamic and ambitious studio environment.

The role blends strategic oversight with hands-on production management. You will serve as our onsite representative at a local partner studio, where our Toronto operations will be based. This position is ideal for someone who has held a Head of Production role, with a strong understanding of both production pipelines and client-facing responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the build-out of 22DOGS’ core production team in Toronto.
• Represent 22DOGS onsite at our Toronto-based studio partner, acting as the primary point of contact for studio operations.
• Manage high-level production planning, resourcing, and delivery schedules across multiple projects.
• Collaborate with leadership on strategic studio planning and long-term production goals.
• Maintain close relationships with Ontario’s VFX talent pool, leveraging your local network to support recruitment and team development.
• Oversee production budgets, forecasts, and timelines, ensuring excellence in execution.
• Support business development and client relationships as needed in an Executive Producer capacity.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head of Production in the VFX industry.
• Track record of success in, or transition toward, an Executive Producer role.
• Deep familiarity with the Ontario VFX market and local talent pool.
• Established network of artists, producers, and vendors in the region.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while aligning closely with global leadership.
• Based in the Greater Toronto Area with the ability to work onsite at the partner studio as required.

Why Join Us?

• Lead ambitious, high-end VFX productions with international studios
• Shape the production culture of a growing Toronto team backed by a global network of talent and innovation.