Traffic Manager

Agency Overview

Marks is a brand design and experience agency that is uniquely constructed to enable brands to win in an age of constant change. Fueled by our dual vantage points - embedded partners and future-forward experts - we build brand momentum to move fast move forward and move confidently. As a full-service agency ourexpertiseextends across allfacetsof the branding spectrum: strategy innovation design adaptation integrated marketing communications. Together we are 600 people across 12 studios and 8 countries.

Marks is part ofPropelis a brand impact group built with the agility and inventiveness that enables our clients to thrive. Our sister company SGS is an integrated packaging and marketing company. Together we shift brands to impact.

Position Overview

The Jr. Traffic Managerpositionis responsible forthesmooth and efficient resourcing of the design CGIand retouchingteamand ongoing operational support within Marks. It is essentialtopossessaproactiveprofessional cheerful demeanour and service-oriented attitudewith experience working in afast Jr. Traffic Manageris required tobe amulti-taskingempathetic problem solver with strong interpersonal skills comfortable working efficiently and autonomously within amultiâdisciplineproduction rolewill report to theGlobal Resource Manager.

Working with...

• Operations ManagersResource ManagersClient ServicesCreativeDesignersCreative DirectorsTrafficManagersand CGI Artistsacross North America.

Responsible for...

• Supportresourcingand develop a deep understanding of individual skillsets and drive right project right talent workflows to maximize efficiency and quality.

• Daily monitoring and adjustment of work in progress to ensure on time delivery and resource optimization throughout the life cycle of the project.

• Monitorresourcingwithin theproject planningsystem andconfirm all studio resource bookingsand deadlineswithdisciplineleads on a weekly basis.

• Provide status updates for all projects in collaboration with the Producers Programme Managers Project Managers and Creative Directors.

• Work withtheDesignand StudioLeadsto schedule projectsas far in advance as possibleand reset expectations based on new or changing priorities.

• Work closely with the Global Resource Manager to proactivelyidentifyrisksbeforetheyimpactdelivery.

• Forecast source onboard and book freelance resourcesto meet fluctuating demand and act as aliaisonbetween freelancers andtheAccounts Payable team; manage ongoing vendor relations and freelancercontracts.

Critical Skills and Behaviors

• Must work well within a teamandbeabletomaintainconfidentialitywhile being self-motivated resourcefulorganizedanddetail-orientedinafast-paced deadline-drivenenvironment.

• Strong understanding of CGI pipelines including modeling texturing lighting rendering and compositing.

• Familiarity with CGI toolsrenderengines and workflows (e.g. Maya Blender Cinema 4D V-Ray RedshiftHoudini Adobe Suite).

• Understanding ofrenderworkflows file structures and asset dependencies.

• Proven ability to manage complexresourcingacross multiple projects and regions.

• Resource reporting providingaccuratetimely and relevant data to support business and studio leadership decision making.

• Relationship management building trusted partnerships with creatives across all disciplines.

• A strong instinct foridentifyingbottlenecks with the ability to strategically plan resources to alleviate them by problem solving prioritizing resourceconflictsinfluencedecisionsand escalating solutions whenrequired.

• Ability to navigate time zones and load balanceacross global resource teams to ensure continuity of work.

• A collaborative team player who integrates seamlessly into existing global teams.

• Freelance networkingbuildingandmaintaininga strong freelance network and black book.

Prerequisites

• Minimum3 yearsof experience working within a CGIled studio environment.

• Proficiencyin Mac OS and strong knowledge ofcloud-basedtraffic and resource management tools( CrewPlanningWorkfront).

• Strong working knowledge of MicrosoftOffice (( Word Outlook PowerPointTeamsKeynote).

About Propelis: Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150 years 2000 clients 9000 employees and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio.

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EEO Statement: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin genetic information age disability or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.âEqual Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

We strive to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and doing so we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process please contact a member of our Human Resource Team.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $115000 USD - 125000 USD annually. Ultimately in determining pay we will consider the successful candidates location experience and other job-related factors.

Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage dental plan vision plan basic and supplemental life insurance a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.

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Required Experience:

Manager