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AFZAL BAIG

Toronto,ON
AFZAL BAIG

Summary

A Project Manager, who is effective in leading and directing VFX and CGI projects from inception to launch. More than 13 years of VFX Industry experience and repeated success in developing project initiatives, directing project plans, and achieving revenue performance targets. Dedicated and successful at workflow planning and staff retention strategies. Boosts productivity through innovative management and mentorship. Results-oriented, conceptual thinking user with expertise in staff training and development, employee management, etc.

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite expert
  • Shotgun Software
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Nuke
  • Meeting planning and leadership
  • Business development experience
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Workflow planning
  • Conflict management
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Budget control
  • Vendor sourcing
  • Schedule management
  • Project management
  • Project development and lifecycle

Work History

MARZ

VFX PROJECT MANAGER
02.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Working alongside Supervisors, Leads, and production to manage projects in a timely, and efficient manner.
  • Overseeing client communication and acting as a liaison between production and internal supervisors and departments
  • Effectively planning and scheduling resource needs for a project.
  • Monitoring changes to the scope of work and communicating when tasks have been approved to start work.
  • Attending shot and asset review sessions and being involved in the day-to-day operations of projects.
  • Keeping production staff and supervisors informed of progress, changes, and/or critical issues.

MPC

VFX PROJECT MANAGER
06.2021 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Managed and supported all members of teams and worked with show Leads to assign artist's work
  • Attended dailies sessions where necessary to monitor work within discipline/s
  • Presented project information to Studio Senior management when required
  • Actively worked to ensure the department had everything it needed to get work done effectively
  • Monitored crew's efficiency alongside and maintained the targeted level splits across the department
  • Weekly Production updates and published, and maintained artist bookings using the internal system, DASH
  • Collaborated with workforce planning to monitor and advertise any forecasted idle time
  • Reviewed, updated, and published the schedule generated by the show using Shotgun
  • Coordinated with the show Production Team to resolve conflicts or concerns
  • Kept all relevant databases up to date with show information and notes using Shotgun
  • Coordinating with render support to ensure priorities are set and backlogs are solved for my show
  • Working with show Leads to ensure that space issues are monitored, and any issues are escalated

TOOLBOX STUDIO

VFX PROJECT MANAGER
07.2018 - 07.2019

Job overview

  • Submitted a proposal to increase productivity and workflow efficiency and as a result, the company grew from 20 to 120 employees and the company obtained TPN certification allowing it to work on the studio projects like Marvel, DC, Disney, Sony Pictures, etc
  • Was accountable for all VFX (Roto, Paint, match move, Composting) deliverables.
  • Worked closely with the production team (Roto, Paint, match move, and Composting) for setting a delivery schedule and quality standards
  • Ensured with the team of delivering quality shots on time and as per the budget requirements
  • To Ensure that team leads are effectively running their teams, guiding them to resolve issues now
  • Mentored and actively developed less experienced team members
  • Working with Business Development/ sales team, assisting them with VFX breakdowns, budgets, and shot methodologies as and when required
  • Hands-on experience as well as knowledge of software like Nuke, 3D Equalizer, silhouette, after effect, Microsoft office, specifically in excel
  • Worked on multiple international projects

METHOD STUDIOS

VFX PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
01.2017 - 07.2018

Job overview

  • Consulted with VFX department supervisors and teams to evaluate needs and discuss corrective actions for individual concerns
  • Revised VFX production schedules to account for changing requirements, kickbacks, and other types of interruptions
  • Resolved complaints and eliminated delays by collaborating with clients and updating strategies
  • Outlined VFX production commitments and timetables using delivery forecast information
  • Monitored VFX project progress and presented status to leaders to solve productivity issues
  • Resolved complaints and eliminated delays by collaborating with vendors and updated strategies.

STEREO D

STEREO COMPOSITOR
05.2012 - 12.2016

Job overview

  • Same role as the previous company, creating three-dimensional output using 2d plates with the help of nuke advanced tools and plugins
  • Combining 3d elements with the computer-generated depth map to create Stereoscopic 3d
  • Use of multiple software like Photoshop, Silhouette, Nuke, boujo etc for desired output
  • Creating and maintaining assigned shots docs to keep the track of the given work to the artist
  • Inter-mediator between team members and coordinators as well as the production manager
  • Getting the work done within the given time line and successfully meeting deadlines

PRIME FOCUS

STEREO COMPOSITOR
04.2010 - 04.2012

Job overview

  • Creating three-dimensional output using 2d plates with the help of nuke advanced tools and plugins
  • Combining 3d elements with the computer-generated depth map to create Stereoscopic 3d
  • Use of multiple software like Photoshop, Silhouette, Nuke, boujo etc
  • For desired output creating and maintaining assigned shots docs to keep the track of the given work to the artist
  • Inter-mediator between team members and coordinators as well as a production manager
  • Getting the work done within the given time slot and successfully meeting deadlines

Education

CANADORE COLLEGE
, Mississauga, ON

Post Grad Certificate from BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
04.2021

University Overview

A solid understanding of business, finance, economics, and marketing. To learn how to plan, direct, manage, and control business operations. Paired with internships, giving a practical and well-rounded skillset to take into any workplace.

SHERIDAN COLLEGE
, Mississauga, ON

Post Grad Certificate from CREATIVE INDUSTRIES MANAGEMENT
08.2020

University Overview

Filmmakers, producers, directors and gaming developers often struggle to maximize the financial potential of their creations. Creative Industries Management professional assists artists by bridging the gap between creative and business, allowing them to work with people who understand both worlds.

APTECH
, Pune

DIPLOMA from ANIMATION ENGG
06.2011

University Overview

Story Boarding, Animatics, 2d/3d Animation, VFX development, Asset building etc.

ALLANA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
, Pune

BACHELOR'S DEGREE from COMPUTER APPLICATION
03.2011

University Overview

BCA is a graduate degree programme that focuses on knowledge of the basics of computer application and software development. Considered to be at par with a BTech/BE degree in Computer Science or Information Technology. The course includes database management systems, operating systems, software engineering, web technology and languages such as C, C++, HTML, Java etc.

Certification

The Five-Step Creative Process

Transitioning from Waterfall to Agile Project Management

Project Management Foundations: Procurement

PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

Leading Projects Marketing Foundations

Project Management Foundations: Integration Project Management Simplified

Overview

13
years of professional experience
6
Certificate
AFZAL BAIG