Production Assistant - Expression of Interest

Note: This is an expression of interest job posting, meaning we are not currently actively hiring for this role but is an opportunity for you to submit your resume for further consideration. When this role becomes available you may receive an email from our HR team or recruiter. Please note only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted, we thank all applicants for their interest in Mavericks VFX.

Job Responsibilities 

• Perform efficiently and effectively on all tasks allocated by the Production team and offer administrative assistance for VFX bids and pitches, etc.
• Update budgets and VFX shot databases and look after existing show correspondence
• Assist with general production tasks and conduct phone calls
• Research stock footage, movie reference, and other Participate in daily review sessions for data entry, taking notes and minutes to distribute to the team and action items as needed
• Participate in daily production scrums to take notes
• Stock supplies, materials and general office maintenance duties
• Provide Assistance with client services, meal and coffee runs and other assistant tasks as required

Qualifications and Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in film studies, film and TV production, Media Studies or a related field
• A basic understanding of both feature film and television and VFX production pipelines is desirable however, not required
• Being proactive: use your initiative to find jobs to do and show resourcefulness, make a good effort in all of the tasks that you do
  
• Exceptional Communication skills; both verbal and written
• Be confident, approachable and communicate well with all team members and clients
• A willingness to learn and show initiative for overall studio efficiencies
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and problem-solve in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment, adapting to changing project schedules and sometimes working late or irregular hours
• Strong Knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word), Google Suite and Gmail
• Highly detail orientated and must be able to work within a team environment

We thank all applicants for their interest in Mavericks VFX, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada as specified and, where applicable, must have a valid work permit that allows the candidate to fulfill the requirements of the role.

Mavericks VFX is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.