Intermediate Production Coordinator

The Film Market; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Sony Pictures Imageworks Vancouver is seeking an Intermediate Production Coordinator to join the team. The role supports APMs and DPMs by coordinating a team of artists across departments and managing scheduling and resources.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year as a Production Coordinator in VFX, CG animation, or game production, with strong multitasking and problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn the Imageworks scheduling and tracking tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year as a Production Coordinator in VFX Feature Film, CG animation Feature Film, or Game production.
• Solid understanding of frontend/backend workflow for digital production (Assets, Layout, Animation, CFX, FX, Lighting).
• Experience with ShotGrid scheduling and tracking software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a team of artists on a show across one or two departments.
• Support Production Department Manager and leads (APMs/DPMs/Producers) with scheduling and tracking.
• Proactively schedule team assignments and flag inventory or delivery challenges.
• Communicate with Creative teams while keeping Production informed and professional with clients where applicable.

Skills

Scheduling coordination

People management

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Proactive problem solving

Tools

ShotGrid

Job description

• Language in work environment - English
• Sony Pictures Imageworks ias seeking an Intermediate Production Coordinator to join our team in our Vancouver location!
• The Intermediate Production Coordinator reports directly to the Production Department Manager. The role supports APM(s)/DPM(s)/Producer(s) by coordinating a team of artists on a show in one, possibly two departments. The ideal candidate must have coordinating experience in VFX Feature Film, CG Animation, and/or Game production, with good people and self management skills. A minimum of 2 years experience working in VFX Feature Film, CG animation Feature Film, or Game production is required.

Role Type

Full-time

Requirements

• Have at least 1 year as a Production Coordinator in VFX Feature Film, CG animation Feature Film, or Game production.
• Technical and Operational Skills:
  • Have a solid understanding of the frontend/backend workflow for digital production, specific to Assets, Layout, Animation, CFX, FX, &/or Lighting/Comp teams
  • Have a solid understanding of production VFX and CG or Game scheduling
  • Have a solid understanding of Shotgrid
  • Be able to navigate who to speak to for artist queries relating to hardware and software license issues
  • Tracking of shot work and work within bid days and quota targets, with minimal support.
  • Proactively schedule team assignments and flag potential inventory and delivery challenges
  • Willingness to learn and master all imageworks scheduling & tracking software
  • Acquiring resources & elements required to complete shot production within your assigned team
  • Diffusing inventory challenges
  • Ability to set up sweatbox or review rooms independently, and know who to contact in case of technical issues. If remote, know the process for remote connection
• People and Self-Management Skills:
  • Have the ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment
  • Be proactive, self-motivated, and the driver for your team!
  • Providing direct support to artist teams
  • Communicating with Creative teams while keeping Production informed
  • Depending on the team, you may be required to interact with the client regularly. Client interactions must be professional and timely. Interactions with the client are included but not limited to: reviews, email communication, and notes.
  • Problem solving and strategic planning.
  • Composure under challenging deadlines
  • Be curious and show initiative in wanting to learn more
  • Willingness to help out and support others during periods of absence
  • Be able to exercise effective conflict resolution skills to ensure harmony across the project and within your team
  • Excel in working as a member of a team specifically in regards to communication, morale building and effective collaboration to reach a shared goal

Full-time

Compensation: CAD $22.36 - CAD $24.00 /hour CAD