Production Assistant

Steamroller Animation; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animation studio in Vancouver is seeking a Production Assistant to support day-to-day operations and manage documentation. The ideal candidate has strong experience with Shotgrid, animation project management, and a passion for video games. Key responsibilities include assisting in client preparations, overseeing team workflows, and maintaining project accuracy. This position offers a collaborative environment to help you grow in your career.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of production.
• Prep, record, and document internal reviews.
• Manage daily team check-ins to ensure workload is manageable.
• Assist in preparing for client deliveries.
• Document and distribute clear notes in a timely manner.
• Convey new assets or publishes needed to the team.
• Manage file versioning software.
• Document action points from project leadership meetings.
• Maintain accurate project-related documentation.
• Work on budgeting, scheduling, or task-tracking requests.
• Support department goals with additional tasks.

Skills

Shotgrid experience

Customer Service experience

Animation project management

Analytical aptitude

Creative and innovative

Proactive and dynamic

Result-oriented

Flexibility

Passion for video games

Effective communication in English

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Perforce

Job description

It’s different here. We’re a fun-loving bunch, passionate about our craft. We grow together, learn together, play together, and work on some of the coolest projects on the planet. If you’re looking for a welcoming atmosphere, a culture that’s dedicated to helping you grow and thrive, and ample opportunity to advance, we’d LOVE to hear from you.

What you'll do

• Supports the Production Coordinator, Production Manager, and project Leadership with day-to-day operations.
• Assist in prepping, recording, and documenting the team’s internal reviews in a time-sensitive manner.
• Oversee daily check-ins with the team to make sure the workload is manageable, including following up on new assignments or letting the Production Coordinator/Leads know of potential schedule issues.
• Assist the Production Coordinator in preparing for client deliveries and maintaining regular communication with the client.
• Take, track, and distribute clear and concise notes to the appropriate parties in a timely manner.
• Support the PC in regularly conveying to the team when there are new assets or publishes needed.
• Communicate team sick time or holidays to the Production Coordinator/ Team Leads, as well as document it.
• Help manage any file versioning software we’re responsible for, both internally and externally.
• Assist with attending project leadership meetings, including documenting any action points or potential concerns.
• Help maintain all project-related documentation and ensure it’s accurate for the entire Studio.
• Work alongside the project's full production team in any budgeting, scheduling, or task-tracking request made.
• Contribute to team efforts and perform additional tasks to support department goals as needed.

Qualifications

• Shotgrid experience is required, Jira/Confluence and Perforce.
• Customer Service or Outsourced Client experience.
• Animation project management experience is required.
• Analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
• Creative and innovative.
• Proactive, dynamic, and diplomatic.
• Result-oriented and works well under pressure.
• Flexibility and ability to multitask.
• Passion for video games.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English.