Studio: Framestore Studios
Job Opening: Department Manager
Location: Mumbai, India
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Working with the Head of Department the Department Manager will liaise with Producers and Supervisors to resource VFX Projects with the best available crew.
- Set up weekly meetings with show production and supervision to discuss the progress of the work on each show.
- When necessary, negotiate with Producers and reallocate crew to achieve the best, cross-project allocation of crew.
- Take responsibility for crew member inductions to our production workflows and pipeline and ensure that all artists are work ready from day one.
- The first point of contact for all crew members, particularly on career development, project allocation, leaves and any training needs.
- Managing multi-site communication relevant to the department
- Managing internal department meetings and weekly target schedules.
- Work closely with other department managers to manage cross department communication and workflows.
- Providing support to heads of departments as needed, organising department meetings and following up when required.
- Acting as the primary contact for show production regarding the progress of the work, communicating daily with the show co-ordinators and line producers regarding changes to priorities, etc.
- Alongside project supervisors or heads of department, conduct performance reviews, delivering effective feedback and constructive criticism.
- Liaise with show producers to manage any vacation requests and make sure time off is approved by the show.
- Working alongside the training team to follow through on training and development needs and assist with internal learning events as appropriate.
- Work with the Head of Department and HR to handle disciplinary issues and dismissals.
- Work closely with the head of department to ensure teams are well balanced in terms of expertise, experience and skills.
- Be involved in the recruitment drive through social media and direct contacts.
- Keep the artist team’s morale high by organizing social and team building Events.
Qualifications & Skills:
- A thorough understanding of the VFX and CG Pipeline
- 5+ years in VFX/CG companies, in Production/crewing/managing teams
- Previous experience with scheduling crew/projects necessary
- Skilled in Microsoft Excel and Shotgun
- Problem solving skills, particularly when resolving resources and crewing issues
- Negotiation skills and diplomacy
- A proven ability to establish good relationships with supervisors, HODs and an understanding of how to build a successful team around a core; taking into account both skills and cultural fit to the company
- Strong attention to detail to ensure all documents and reports are maintained at the highest level
- Strong communication skills
- Pastoral care skills to ensure artists feel supported and have trust in you
- Self motivated to take on a broad range of tasks in partnership with HR and recruitment
- Ability to prioritise work so as to ensure efficient utilisation
- Ability to create and develop various departmental reports
Apply for the Job Online: To apply, visit https://framestore.recruitee.com/o/department-manager-mumbai/c/new