VFX COORDINATOR

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Under the guidance of the Supervising Producer or Digital Production Manager, the VFX Coordinator works with producers and artists to ensure shots are being tracked and delivered according to established targets and milestones. This position coordinates our cross-functional production teams and requires effective project management skills. We look for clear communicators that demonstrate a high level of organization and possess a very proactive and positive attitude.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Scheduling, prioritizing and tracking internal technical assignments and project details
• Organize dailies, rounds and project meetings; organize and setup rooms/media.
• Ensure Shotgun (project management software) statuses and task assignments and project scope is maintained daily.
• Coordinate and package shot deliveries including submission documentation
• Ensure team members are clear on daily deliverables; calendar management,
  record all notes from clients, dailies and rounds.
• Communicate team updates; understands priorities.
• Coordinate and monitor multiple projects.
• Documentation and report preparation; tasks tracked and managed.
• Communicate any schedule changes to appropriate stakeholders; escalates to Supervisors/Producers
• Follow up on approved and completed work; ensure delivery on time and to specification.
• Establishing quality control and project closures processes.
• Various duties as assigned

• Minimum of 2 - 5 years experience in VFX or film production industry
• Highly organized with excellent scheduling and task management skills
• Demonstrated project management experience with the ability to problem solve effectively in a fast-changing environment
• Understands visual effects terminologies and processes.
• Ability to liaise and collaborate with clients, artists and producers
• Experience of visual effects processes; asset development, layout, matte painting, animation, FX, lighting, and compositing
• Working experience with Shotgun (project management software) is considered an asset
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of MS Office package (Word & Excel)
• Knowledge of Linux, Nuke and other 2D/3D packages is considered an asset