Production Coordinator

Rising Sun Pictures Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rising Sun Pictures is seeking an experienced Production Coordinator to join our busy team, based at either the Brisbane or Adelaide studios. You will manage day-to-day work against the production schedule and coordinate with artists, editors, and production managers to ensure timely delivery of client deliverables.

The role requires strong organisational skills, excellent communication, and a solid understanding of the VFX pipeline.

Qualifications

• Experience in VFX production scheduling and coordination.
• Familiar with ShotGrid or similar production software.
• Strong MS Word and Excel proficiency.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track day-to-day team work against the production schedule, flagging variations early with proposed solutions.
• Communicate with artists daily for alignment of schedule.
• Keep Production Managers informed of anything that may affect schedule.
• Maintain Shotgrid (tasks, assignments, status) and other production systems accurately and on time.
• Take and distribute clear notes in dailies and client reviews.
• Coordinate client deliverables with Production Managers and work with Editorial to ensure delivery.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Tools

Shotgrid

Filemaker

MS Word

MS Excel

Linux basics

Job description

For over three decades, Rising Sun Pictures (RSP) has been delighting and inspiring audiences worldwide with award-winning visual effects and is responsible for creating some of Hollywood’s most memorable screen moments.

RSP’s reputation and leadership makes it a trusted creative partner for major motion picture studios worldwide, with innovation a key component to RSP’s ongoing success.

RSP's recent work includes Sinners, Mickey 17, A Complete Unknown, Thunderbolts*, Sonic The Hedgehog 3, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Deadpool & Wolverine, The Fall Guy, Star Wars: The Acolyte, Knuckles, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Production Coordinator to join our busy team, working on a number of exciting new shows and projects! This role is to be based out of either our Brisbane or Adelaide studios.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track day-to-day team work against the production schedule, flagging variations early with proposed solutions
• Communicate with artists daily for alignment of schedule
• Keep Production Managers informed of anything that may affect schedule
• Maintain Shotgrid (tasks, assignments, status) and other production systems accurately and on time
• Take and distribute clear notes in dailies and client reviews
• Coordinate client deliverables sends with Production Managers, and work with Editorial to ensure successful delivery

Skills and Experience

• Excellent time management, communication and organisational skills
• Working knowledge of the VFX pipeline and how a shot moves from start to finish
• Sound knowledge of Shotgrid, Filemaker or similar database and scheduling tools
• Strong MS Word and Excel skills
• Ability to juggle conflicting deadlines and adapt to changing briefs
• Sharp attention to detail and a good eye for composition
• Comfortable in Mac and PC environments, with basic Linux command line skills