Bidding Coordinator

Who we are

Founded in 2021, beloFX is a next-generation visual effects and technology company. We operate globally with outstanding teams based in Canada, India, and the UK. This is an era of dramatic change in moving image technology and process. Our founding team, who have extensive experience in high-end visual effects, intend the company to be at the forefront of this transformation. At the heart of our ambition are collaborative tools that unify and optimize creative excellence, operational efficiency and client service. The liberating power of this technology enables creative organizations such as ours to work in fundamentally new ways, and develop exciting ideas for the future.

You can see our work on recently released The Peripheral on Amazon and The Last of Us for HBO. We are currently working on multiple high-profile feature films and episodic shows for Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures, Skydance Media, Amazon Entertainment, HBO and Apple TV+.

Join us as a Bidding Coordinator!

We are looking for a Bidding Coordinator to join our New Business team! This is a central role responsible for sourcing new business and winning work for the studio. The role will coordinate all bidding projects and work closely with and report to the New Business Executive and Managing Director. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and can foster strong client relationships.

What you’ll get to do

• Work across multiple potential projects in parallel, learning about analyzing VFX breakdowns, assessing other materials (storyboards, reference images, meetings, and previz) and identifying creative processes and as a result, providing competitive, coherent and detailed bid packages to send to our clients

• Actively work with internal production teams, supervisors and Heads of Department to not only establish the methodologies that will be used on a project but also quantify the said work

• Monitor studio capacity and capabilities and help New Business Executive assess whether a project or type of work would be appropriate for the studio to prioritize, then discuss and strategize with the New Business Executive and Managing Director

• Keep informed on industry cost structures and understand how it affects creative assessment

• Liaise with clients and maintain good client relationships

• Maintain a comprehensive set of notes on each bidding project to help a clean handover to Show Producers once awarded

• Assist with the collection of task actuals data from completed projects for the bidding database

What you’ll need to bring

• Intimate and up-to-date knowledge of the entire VFX workflow and how it relates to bidding, according to current technical and creative VFX methodologies

• Excellent understanding of financial considerations with strong analytical skills

• Ability and experience to build effective working relationships with clients and colleagues

• High-level knowledge of MS Office applications, particularly Excel

• Ability to work with a small team towards a common goal, with a collaborative mindset

• Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to stay calm under pressure and capable of delivering to short deadlines

• A high level of motivation and a positive, can-do- attitude

Our people at belo are, and you will be

• Respectful and approachable
• Proactive and forward-thinking
• Flexible and adaptable
• A team player with a strong team ethic
• Enthusiastic, positive and optimistic
• Open to picking up new skills and try new ways of working

What we can offer you

• A fun, happy and respectful environment
• Learn from industry veterans with a wealth of knowledge to share
• An innovative, creative and forward-thinking company where every employee contributes to its growth
• Fully remote positions enabling employees to shape a career contributing to ground-breaking projects whilst benefiting from the flexibility needed in modern life
• Paid vacation days, sick days and personal days
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive health benefits package, including extended health, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, 24/7 counselling through an employee assistance program and a health spending account
• Annual WFH allowance for home office equipment
• RRSP company matching
• Social events and activities (Holiday season & Summer parties)

Our promise to you

beloFX is an equal opportunity employer and we are dedicated to putting diversity, inclusion and equality at the forefront of our culture. We believe in creating an environment where different ideas and perspectives are championed and where each individual feels empowered to contribute. We appreciate the great value that comes with creating teams that represent many diverse beliefs and visions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, belief, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or veteran status. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

Apply now! Be part of belo’s journey!

If you think this role sounds like a good fit for you then please apply here https://www.belofx.com/careers and complete our application from. If you would like to learn more about the position or careers at beloFX please contact [email protected]

If you require any support in the application process, including disability accommodation, please contact [email protected]

*Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada and be a resident of Quebec, Canada

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