About the role
Company Description
Rodeo FX is an award-winning creative company offering services in visual effects, animation, advertising and experiential. The company partners with leading storytellers and entertainment companies, including Netflix, HBO, Disney, Marvel, Amazon Studios, Warner Bros. and Sony.
In 2026, Rodeo FX opened its newest studio in Bengaluru, expanding its global network across Canada, the United States, Europe and India. Located in International Tech Park Bengaluru, the 40,000-square-foot studio is designed to accommodate up to 400 artists and supports both Rodeo FX and Mikros Animation. The Bengaluru team is fully integrated into the global pipeline, collaborating with artists, supervisors and production teams across international studios. The company is building the senior creative and technical leadership for this studio, offering opportunities to contribute to projects and help shape the team, workflows and culture of a growing global hub.
Job Description
VFX Production Managers work in tandem with a VFX Producer on a project and are responsible for the project schedule. They oversee the work of VFX Production Coordinators on their daily follow-ups to ensure the schedule stays on track. In collaboration with the VFX Producer, they ensure that the project is properly resourced and for the right duration.
Main Responsibilities
- Schedule Planning and Management
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, including key milestones, priorities, and deliverables.
- Work collaboratively with the Producer to ensure the schedule and budget are met.
- Evaluate workload and adjust planning accordingly.
- Resource Allocation and Coordination
- Oversee the allocation of resources (team, equipment, tools) ensuring efficient management.
- Work with Department Heads and Supervisors to assign tasks to artists based on priorities and skills.
- Monitor the complexity of assigned tasks to ensure they align with initial estimates.
- Production Monitoring and Problem Solving
- Ensure rigorous follow-up with artists and production teams to identify and quickly resolve issues.
- Anticipate potential challenges and implement solutions to avoid delays.
- Participate in weekly production meetings to ensure effective project monitoring.
- Client Communication and Follow-up
- Liaise with clients to provide clear and regular updates on project status.
- Prepare and deliver detailed weekly status reports.
- Participate in client approval meetings to ensure deliverables meet expectations.
- Quality Control and Deliverables Management
- Ensure that the work delivered meets Rodeo FX's quality standards and client requirements.
- Coordinate the deliverable review and validation process, ensuring feedback is addressed effectively.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a VFX Project Manager role in a VFX or 3D animation studio environment, preferably on high-end feature film and/or episodic productions.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in VFX or film production.
- Excellent proficiency with the Google Suite and Microsoft Office Excel.
- Experience with Flow Production Tracking project management software.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines and budgets.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
Additional Information
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: At Rodeo FX, diversity is a core value. The company is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable workplace where different perspectives are embraced.
- Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment: Rodeo FX may use AI-based tools to support certain steps of the recruitment process, such as interview transcription or preliminary application analysis. These tools are operated by third-party providers and do not replace human decision-making; all final hiring decisions are made by the recruitment team and hiring managers.