VFX Production Assistant (Expression of Interest)

Position: VFX Production Assistant

Hiring Range: $45,500 to $52,000/year for a 40 hour work week

Project Contract: TBC

Company Benefits: Extended healthcare from day 1, premiums 100% covered by Image Engine, up to 8 paid Health and Wellness days per year.

*Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada and reside in British Columbia*

ABOUT IMAGE ENGINE

Image Engine is a world-class VFX studio based in Vancouver, BC, that has built a reputation for excellence in the visual effects industry since 1995. We specialize in crafting stunning visual effects for feature films and television with an award-winning portfolio that includes The Book of Boba Fett, The Mandalorian, Game Of Thrones, Lost in Space, Jurassic World, and District 9.

We offer a full range of visual effects services, from concept designs and pre-visualization to CG animation, compositing, and explosive volumetric digital effects. Our crew is passionate about storytelling and pushing the artistic and technical boundaries to deliver the highest quality work on every project. R&D is central to our philosophy of driving creativity through innovation and we're committed to continually evolving our robust production pipelines.

At Image Engine, we value diversity and teamwork, and we're proud to foster a workplace culture that is supportive, respectful, and empowering. We believe that our success is a reflection of our exceptionally talented team, and we're always looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join us on our mission to create unforgettable visual experiences. Join our team and be part of something extraordinary.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Production Assistant will work with the Production and Facilities departments to ensure the effective running of our studio. They will use their go-getter mentality to learn all aspects of the production department, Image Engine workflow and standard processes. They will take the initiative to work with Coordinators, Production Managers and Central Production Manager to obtain feedback and gain skills to increase efficiency and industry knowledge.

Equally, the Production Assistant will have a can-do attitude to assist the Head of Studios, Facilities and HR department execute various tasks to create a positive and fun environment for our artists.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide ongoing support to Production Team and Artists


• Book meetings, dailies and reviews per the Production team


• Work with Production Manager & coordinator to adhere to schedules and keep schedules on track – directed by the Production Manager


• Manage and organize all files received for Production from client.


• Work with the production team to determine, organize, and manage client sends.


• Attend dailies as required by the show production team. Organizing the session with the help of coordinators


• Attend Cinesync sessions as required by the show production team. Note taking and data entry into shotgrid.
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 1+ years’ experience working in a high paced work environment or equivalent feature film/TV education


• Proven customer service experience
  

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Technical skills

• Basic MS Excel skills
  

Core skills

• Must be able to multi-task and maintain a positive attitude when working under pressure


• Highly organized, able to transform detail-oriented work into action


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Excellent interpersonal skills


• Must be keen to learn basic client-to-vendor relationships and show an eagerness to develop and enhance studio profile with the clients


• Excellent time management skills


• Enthusiasm and dedication to post-production work


• Willing to learn new techniques and technology


• Approachable persona