Crew manager at Scanline VFX

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Scanline VFX Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Visual EffectsIndustries

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets
  • Experience in scheduling and resource management
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, VUCA environment
  • Data-informed problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with resource management tracking systems (G-Suite and Shotgrid)

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate department’s incoming resource demand vs current supply to identify any upcoming capacity requirements that may trigger approval for hiring requisitions with the Talent team
  • Complete artist crewing and scheduling for assigned departments with input from Division Supervisors where necessary
  • QC and validate weekly Department Resource Report and take part in weekly Resource Meetings with assigned Resource managers to review and resolve resource challenges
  • Maintain weekly contact with the Show Production team to gather, review and address any resource challenges along with feedback on performance that may require action
  • Maintain overview of utilization using established resource management tracking systems in G-Suite and Shotgrid
  • Partner with Division Supervisors and appropriate stakeholders where utilization and prioritization require further context
  • Work collaboratively with all peers and stakeholders, including the Executive Board
  • Manage artists day-to-day in regards to queries, absence, performance, time-logging, annual reviews, next show opportunities and contract extensions; manage the end-to-end employee life-cycle for assigned crew
  • Manage crew offboarding process including ensuring exit interview with Talent has been completed and recorded
  • Work closely with the Global Head of Resourcing and the Talent team when people issues arise, anticipating and mitigating where possible and escalating to direct line manager in a timely manner
  • Create an environment of excellence underpinned with care and empathy
  • Act as the face of Scanline VFX for assigned crew, acting as an ambassador for the brand and championing creative and production excellence
  • Trigger and conduct performance review at the end of each crew’s assigned show with Lead, Show Production and Supervisors
  • Collaborate with HoD and Talent team to provide feedback always with individual context

Skills

Excel
Google Sheets
G-Suite
Shotgrid
Scheduling
Resource Management

Scanline VFX

Provides visual effects and real-time production

About Scanline VFX

Scanline VFX specializes in creating visual effects for films and television. The company uses its proprietary fluid simulation software, Flowline, to produce realistic natural elements like fire, smoke, and water. This software has been recognized with an Academy Award for its technical achievements. Scanline VFX stands out from its competitors by combining a large, diverse team of over 1,200 professionals with significant investments in its technology and infrastructure, particularly from Netflix. This allows them to take on a wide range of projects, both for Netflix and other clients. The goal of Scanline VFX is to help filmmakers achieve their artistic visions while pushing the limits of what can be done in visual effects and real-time production.

Grünwald, GermanyHeadquarters
1989Year Founded
M_AND_ACompany Stage
Design, EntertainmentIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Professional Development Budget
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition from emerging VFX studios in Asia.
AI-driven VFX tools may disrupt traditional workflows.
Volatility in streaming service investments could impact Scanline's project pipeline.

Differentiation

Scanline VFX's proprietary software, Flowline, creates photorealistic natural phenomena.
Eyeline Studios offers unmatched flexibility in real-time filmmaking.
Scanline VFX has a global presence with studios in seven key locations.

Upsides

Netflix's investment enhances Scanline's pipeline and infrastructure.
Rising demand for high-quality VFX in streaming content benefits Scanline.
Expansion into South Korea capitalizes on emerging market opportunities.

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