BC, Associate Producer

This position is based in Vancouver. All applicants must reside in British Columbia Canada.

About Zoic

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.

Are you looking for your next creative and technical challenge? Come join our team!

Why Join Zoic?

• We are an Artist owned and operated VFX studio.
• We love what we do and always stay curious about new technology and techniques.
• We respect work/life balance in a hectic industry.
• We work with a team from all walks of life and backgrounds.

The Associate Producer 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.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedule preliminary resources and ensure sufficient artists are booked and alert Producer of resource deficiencies.
• Ensure on-set Supervisor has all art department files for upcoming episodes.
• Work with Producer to manage the look development and asset creation.
• Organize all concept art and files and distribute accordingly.
• Organize requests for onset references and HDRI with Supervisor and On Set Supervisors.
• Work with the Producer to update the Resource Manager weekly with resource requirements.
• Primary responsibility is to ensure client and internal deliveries are met each day.
• Schedule meetings including concept, production and spotting sessions.
• Update Shotgun with bid hours and schedule as required.
• Update budget breakdowns and assignments daily.
• Work with Producer and Leads to establish “battle plan” for each episode and coordinate resources.
• Keep Resource Manager updated with resource schedule revisions and needs.
• 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.
• Coordinate and prioritize reviews with Creative Director and/or VFX Supervisor.
• Assist with note taking. Make sure notes are distributed properly and entered into Shotgun.
• Ensure Actuals and Projections are updated daily.
• Flag any major issues to Producer and/or HOP.
• Manage and oversee coordinators including making sure they are posting accurate shot versions and caveats.
• Ensure new artists are accustomed to show including pipeline and time billing.
• Work with coordinators to ensure proper files and shot versions are deleted, reference sheets and overcuts are updated for vault.
• Other production-related duties and reasonable duties as assigned.
• Leadership and performance management of artists as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Production experience with Shotgrid (formerly Shotgun).
• Experience with Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Organized and highly detail oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Expert relationship building and client management skills.
• Understanding of 3D/2D VFX pipelines.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment.
• Editing experience is a plus.
• Cinesync or similar dailies session experience.
• Project management experience.
• Artist management experience.
• Budget and script breakdown experience a plus.

Additional information

• British Columbia Senior Employees Pay Range: $35 - $45
• 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.
• Zoic does not cover relocation costs.
• All remote positions require the candidate to have a reliable internet connection via ethernet and work on Pacific Standard Time.
• 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.
• Due to the sheer volume of applications, we receive, we regret that only those selected to interview will be contacted.