Artist Manager

Job Description

Sony Pictures Imageworks Canada Inc.
725 Granville Street, 5th Floor
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V7K 1Y4

Project based, Full Time

Language in work environment - English

Benefits per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable

The Artist Manager works closely with Senior Artist Managers to update and maintain crewing database. Tracks artists daily crewing releases and assignments, suggests alternatives for crewing artists. Manages artists training and scheduling transitions Manages review deadlines upcoming contract expirations and renewals. Works closely with recruiting when on boarding new artists.

Manages artists operational needs. Works as liaison between artists and department managers at peak production times. AM's will manage new junior artists and be responsible for proposing initial strategies for crewing future projects and conducting deal negotiations. They will work closely with the technology group to evolve crewing database and suggest action plan as we develop our flexible growth initiatives.

Planning/ Needs Analysis
• Works with Sr. AM's to implement plans for headcount increases and decreases within their assigned department.
• Help manage artist roll off plans at the end of production

Group Management
• Maintain 100+ crewing assignments in alignment with artist, facility and production
• Manage scheduling for 100+ contract expirations, option pick ups, and meetings for Sr. AM's

Artist Development & Training for junior artists
• Manage junior artists and help identify rising stars to Sr. AM'S
• Attend Department Meetings
• Update weekly crewing documents
• Initiate paperwork for show hires, deal extensions, terminations and follow up with P&O

Experience: 5+ Years with at least 2 years of management experience. Must have experience in CG Animation or Visual Effects studio.

Knowledge:
• Must have working knowledge of artist roles within CG Animated and Visual Effects studio
• Must have working knowledge of timeline of crewing of CG Animated and Visual Effects productions.

Skills:
• Experience with facilitating a large group of artists
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills with clear attention to detail
• Knowledge and experience working with crewing databases required.

Abilities:
• Ability to deal with ambiguity
• Developing and encouraging collaborative partnerships across departments
• Proven track record of being able to work and communicate effectively with artists
*Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rzyvp1-3-128-79-88-42 in your application.