Head of Production / Executive Producer

10 Minutes ago • All levels
Game Production

Job Description

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:
  • 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.

Add these skills to join the top 1% applicants for this job

real-time-vfx
talent-acquisition
game-texts

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.

Set alerts for more jobs like Head of Production / Executive Producer
Set alerts for new jobs by 22 dog studios
Set alerts for new Game Production jobs in Canada
Set alerts for new jobs in Canada
Set alerts for Game Production (Remote) jobs
Contact Us
hello@outscal.com
Made in INDIA 💛💙