Production Coordinator, Senior New Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Sony Pictures Imageworks, Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading visual effects studio in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Production Coordinator to support production teams and manage workflow. This role requires a minimum of 3 years' experience in VFX Feature Film or CG Animation production and strong communication skills. The anticipated hourly rate is competitive, and benefits include healthcare and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Healthcare

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Production Coordinator in VFX Feature Film, CG Animation, or Game production.
• Advanced understanding of frontend/backend workflows for digital production.
• Strong knowledge of VFX, CG, or Game scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Preparing playlists for team touchbases and rounds.
• Tracking shot data and reporting into tracking/asset management databases.
• Communicating with clients during reviews and via email.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Problem-solving

Team management

Scheduling

Tools

Shotgrid

Google Calendar

Job description

Sony Pictures Imageworks is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. We are committed to respecting traditional lands and working with communities towards reconciliation.

Project-based, Full-Time

Language in work environment - English

Benefits per company policy include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSPs, sick and vacation leave, and standard increases as applicable.

Sony Pictures Imageworks is seeking a Senior Production Coordinator to join our Vancouver location!

Summary:

The Senior Production Coordinator reports directly to the Production Department Manager. The role supports APM(s), DPM(s), and Producers by coordinating a team of artists on a show, possibly across multiple departments. The ideal candidate must have extensive coordinating experience in VFX Feature Film, CG Animation, and/or Game production, with strong people and self-management skills. A minimum of 4 years experience in these areas is required.

What you'll be doing:

• Preparing playlists for team touchbases and rounds.
• Setting team calendar for regular meetings (Google Calendar).
• Tracking shot data and reporting into tracking/asset management databases (Shotgrid).
• Note-taking during team touchbases and rounds.
• Communicating with clients during reviews and via email.
• Translating supervisor/client comments from show dailies/shot reviews to artists (technical shot analysis is a bonus).
• Liaising between artists, leads, and supervisors.
• Facilitating artist/supervisor needs (workstations, tablets, software, meals, etc.).
• Communicating kickbacks and notes affecting other departments.
• Tracking inventory and driving workflow to meet artist bid days and quotas.
• Problem-solving with supervisors/leads and APM to ensure targets are met.
• Partnering with supervisors/leads and APM to evaluate artist abilities for shot assignments.
• Dynamic problem solving and escalation of potential issues.
• Mentoring junior production team members.
• Motivating the team and maintaining high morale (including creative ideas for fun).
• Monitoring team hours to ensure wellbeing and energy levels.
• Assisting with artist overtime requests, ensuring hours are appropriate.

What we need to see:

At least 3 years as a Production Coordinator in VFX Feature Film, CG Animation, or Game production.

Technical and Operational Skills:

• Advanced understanding of frontend/backend workflows for digital production (Assets, Layout, Animation, CFX, FX, Lighting, Compositing).
• Strong knowledge of VFX, CG, or Game scheduling.
• Proficiency with Shotgrid.
• Ability to navigate hardware/software license queries.
• Experience tracking shot work within bid days and quotas.
• Proactive scheduling and resource management.
• Willingness to learn scheduling and tracking software used at Imageworks.
• Ability to acquire resources and elements for shot production.
• Problem-solving inventory challenges.
• Ability to set up review rooms independently and troubleshoot technical issues.

People and Self-Management Skills:

• Exceptional multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and leadership qualities.
• Supporting artist teams effectively.
• Communicating with creative and production teams.
• Professional client interactions, including reviews and emails.
• Strategic problem solving and planning.
• Curiosity and initiative to learn more.
• Willingness to support colleagues during absences.
• Effective conflict resolution skills.

The anticipated base salary is $25.96-$27.00 per hour, with benefits including healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSPs, sick and vacation leave, and standard increases. Actual salary depends on experience, education, certifications, and location.

We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer, evaluating all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

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