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.
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.
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