Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular performance evaluations in the VFX department.
• Initiate improvement and creation of department pipelines in coordination with Engineering Leads and Producers
• Communicate department plan updates to the management team.
• Work closely with HR on department hiring efforts.
• Oversee business development, pre-production, and quality delivery for all projects
• Manage allocation of manpower and resource logistics with IT
• Manage and plan department budget with Tech Director and Accounting
• Manage department documents, records, and knowledge base
• Collaborate with the marketing team with regard to project promotions and events.
• Align department goals with studio goals alongside the Head of GameDev
• Develop and implement strategies, goals, and objectives for department success with the Head of GameDev
• Ensure good morale and working culture in the department.
• Resolve employee conflicts with HR.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 - 5 years of experience within the Game Industry or a related Field (Film, Project Management, Software, etc).
• Experience with ClickUp or similar Project Management Software.
• Excellent scheduling, communication, and task management skills.
• Art Leadership Experience, having led at least a team of 5 people.
• Must have worked on 1 shipped title.
• Extensive knowledge of the creation process and terms used in Game Development.

Bonus Points:

• Knowledge of game engines such as UE and Unity is a plus.
• Knowledge of film industry VFX is a plus.