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The Department Manager reports to the Head of Production and manages the day-to-day operations of their assigned department along with department leads and supervisors.
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Key Responsibilities- Works in tandem with the department leads and supervisors to foster the partnership between the different department and show supervision teams
- Assists Head of Production in planning and executing resource crew schedules, along with evaluating show needs and flagging any resource concerns
- Mentors and collaborates with Departments Coordinators to create clear daily and weekly plans to ensure the work schedule is on track as discussed with leads and supervisors
- Organizes and manages departments meetings, and keeps a good pulse on artists wellbeing
- Maintains a good overview of the department's overall priorities
- Drives and/or assists with artists schedules and tasks
- Identifies and assists department leads and supervisors crew with any project roadblocks and creates detailed plans to ensure effective and efficient schedules
- Ensures clear communication flow and ensures follow-up with various teams and departments regarding goals/ deadlines
- Evaluates artists performance along with department leads and supervisors, and escalates to Head of Production and HR as needed
- Manages training and artists' career growth with the support of department supervisors
Qualifications- Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Department Manager, Artist Manager, Digital Production Manager, and/or in a similar position
- Minimum five (5) years of total experience working on high-end feature films/ episodic TV
- Strong technical understanding of the VFX pipeline across multiple departments, as well as interest and knowledge of VFX software packages
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Advanced Excel skills
- Shotgun, or other production management software experience is required
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$79,000 - $150,000 a year
This salary range is specific to applicants applying to our position in Vancouver, BC. To determine your base salary, we consider your qualifications, skills, and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary outside of this range and will also be dependent on your location.
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About Us
Eyeline is a global creative studio partnering with storytellers to turn their ambitions into stunning reality. By blending the time-honored craft of filmmaking with breakthrough technologies, we unlock bold, cinematic visions at scale. Our three pillars - VFX, Studios and Labs - form the creative spine of Eyeline, guiding how we think, work, and show up in every frame.
At Eyeline, we believe technology serves artistry and our people are the soul behind everything we do, deepening creative connection, rather than replacing it. We build worlds with exceptional craft and precision, working hand in hand with our creative partners from concept to final pixel.
Netflix Investment- Eyeline
With the support of Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in visual effects and virtual production technology. In addition to our work with Netflix, we continue to partner with a wide range of long-standing and new clients worldwide.
Come as you are
We are looking for those seeking to take risks with us, those driven by passion for their craft. To us, these are key ingredients that we look for in our team. We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.
We will only consider applicants based in British Columbia, or those willing to relocate.
