Resource Manager

Marks, part of the Propelis Group, Marks is a consumer experience agency creating engaging moments across the entire brand spectrum—from brand design and packaging, to content and consumer connections. We are a collaborative global network of 1,900+ team members across 25+ studios and 20+ countries, partnering with some of the world’s most recognized brands to solve complex business challenges through design, strategy, and craft.RoleA proactive, process-led resource manager, experienced working in a fast-paced creative environment. An empathetic problem solver with brilliant interpersonal skills, used to working efficiently and autonomously in a multi-discipline production studio. A trusted partner for producers, project managers and discipline leads who takes pride in casting the right talent for each request, not just filling gaps in a spreadsheet. A networked team player who understands the nuanced individual talents and capabilities of every creative, CGI artist, retoucher, video editor and animator on the team.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport development & implementation of weekly resource planning processes across a global team.Centralise, forecast, organise and allocate all resource requests from the production team.Identify skills, maximise availability and utilisation for the in-house team of CGI artists, retouchers, finishing artists, photographers, video editors and animatorsPencil all studio resource requests from producers, as far in advance as possibleConfirm all studio resource bookings with discipline leads, weekly in advanceWork with the Resource Manager to proactively identify risks before they impact delivery.Forecast, source, onboard and book freelance resources when necessary to meet fluctuating demand.Skills and AbilitiesExperience in a CGI-led studio environmentExcellent knowledge of cloud-based tools like Excel, Keynote, Outlook, Mac, Flow, Crew Planning and WorkfrontResource reporting - provide accurate, timely and relevant data to the business and studio leadership team to enable decision-making.Resource monitoring - timesheets, holidays, absences etc. working with existing Marks platformsFreelance networking -managing and maintaining strong freelance relationships and ‘black book’Relationship management -building, managing and maintaining close working relationships with CGI artists, retouchers, finishing artists, photographers, video editors and animatorsProblem solving -prioritising resource conflicts and escalating proposed solutionsNice to have’s…Interest or knowledge of resource management tools and systemsWhy Join Us?This is an exciting phase of growth for our business. You’ll work alongside some of the industry’s most dedicated talent on global-scope projects for world-renowned brands. We offer a supportive, nurturing culture that values technical accuracy, integrity, and speed to market.Note: This job description does not form part of the employee’s contract of employment but is provided for guidance.The precise duties and responsibilities of any job may be expected to change over time.About Propelis:
Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of
150+ years ,
2,000+ clients ,
9,000 employees, and operations across
30
countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio.For more information visit: Statement:
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.We strive to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resource Team.The Ontario pay range for this position is $50 CAD to $70 CAD hourly Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate's experience, skills, knowledge, and other job-related factors.We remain committed to ensuring equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including recruitment. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, particularly those who may contribute to the further diversification of our organization. If you require any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. Together, we strive to foster an environment where everyone can thrive and be their authentic selves.
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