Gestionnaire de production – Production Manager

Barnstorm VFX

Production Manager coordinating schedules, resources, reporting, and workflows for Barnstorm’s visual effects projects. Supporting artists, production teams, clients, and department leadership across episodic and feature-film work.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeMontreal • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing VFX production schedules, resource allocation, and team optimization while ensuring timely delivery and adherence to client milestones. Proficient in using ShotGrid for production tracking and reporting, with strong organizational and communication skills to foster collaboration across teams.

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VFX Production ManagementShotGrid (Flow Production Tracking)Production SchedulingResource ForecastingTeam Mentorship

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Hard Skills

Production SchedulingResource ForecastingProject Performance MetricsVFX Production PipelinesProduction Reporting

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCollaboration SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

ShotGridGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft OfficeConfluence

Industry Keywords

VFXAnimationFilm IndustryEpisodic ProductionFeature Film Production

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the day-to-day production schedule across one or more VFX projects, ensuring work is delivered on time and aligned with client milestones
Lead production and resource planning meetings to forecast upcoming project needs and optimize team utilization
Collaborate with Producers, VFX Supervisors, Department Managers, and Resource Management to allocate artists effectively across multiple projects
Develop, maintain, and adjust production schedules based on project priorities, client feedback, and production requirements
Track project progress in ShotGrid (Flow Production Tracking), ensuring data accuracy, clear workflows, and up-to-date project information
Monitor artist workloads, communicate schedule changes, and coordinate approved overtime when required
Prepare and maintain production reports, including resource forecasts, labor tracking, overtime, bid-versus-actual analysis, and project status updates
Support client communication by providing regular progress reports and production updates as required
Maintain accurate project documentation from project kickoff through final delivery and postmortem
Identify opportunities to improve production workflows, reporting, documentation, and team efficiency
Design and maintain ShotGrid pages, production tracking tools, and Confluence documentation to support studio operations
Mentor and support Production Coordinators and Production Assistants, fostering their professional development
Partner with Producers and department leadership to monitor project scope, identify potential cost impacts, and proactively communicate risks

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience as a Production Manager, Project Manager, or similar role within the VFX, animation, or film industry
Strong understanding of episodic and/or feature film VFX production pipelines
Advanced experience using ShotGrid (Flow Production Tracking) to manage productions
Demonstrated success managing complex production schedules and artist resources across multiple projects
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced production environment
Experience preparing production reports, forecasting resources, and tracking project performance metrics
Strong working knowledge of Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, Producers, VFX Supervisors, Artists, and cross-functional teams
Experience mentoring and supporting production staff
Familiarity with VFX software packages and production workflows is considered an asset
Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented approach with exceptional attention to detail
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of residence
Must be willing to work on-site or in a hybrid capacity as required by production and studio location

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible contract artists may have access to certain benefits based on project length and local plan offerings
Benefits may vary by employment status