Senior Production Coordinator

Atomic Cartoons Inc.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animation studio seeks a Senior Production Coordinator for exciting CG projects. The role involves coordinating schedules, managing CG assets, and facilitating communication within teams. The studio values flexibility and offers competitive pay in a dynamic work environment. Candidates must have relevant experience and be eligible to work in Canada.

Benefits

Medical benefits

GRSP

Vacation pay

Paid holiday break

Paid leave

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating in an Animation or VFX studio.
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Provide updates, priorities, schedules, and status of all shots to artists.
• Coordinate and package shot deliveries, including submission documentation.
• Ensure effective communication between teams and production.

Skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Technical savvy

Tools

Flow Production Tracking FKA Autodesk Shotgrid

Google Sheets

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Production Coordinator to join one of our exciting new CG projects! Do you have extensive experience using Flow FKA Shotgrid at an animation/VFX studio? Apply today!

Atomic Cartoons Inc. is an award-winning animation studio with locations in Vancouver's Mt. Pleasant Animation District, Ottawa's Hintonburg neighborhood, and Los Angeles. Since its inception over 25 years ago, Atomic Cartoons has created and produced numerous 2D and CG animation productions including Princess Power and Last Kids on Earth. Atomic is well known for its artist-friendly culture and flexible work environment. We are always looking for artists of all levels to join our team!

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Provide updates, priorities, schedules, and status of all shots to artists and show leadership.
• Ensure Shotgrid statuses and task assignments are updated and maintained.
• Coordinate and package shot deliveries, including submission documentation.
• Break down scripts, create detailed CG asset lists, and cross-check against a database of existing CG assets.
• Work with department supervisors (Modeling, Look Development, Rigging) to assess each CG asset and assign bid times.
• Ingest and label CG assets.
• Track the progress of a large volume of new and reused assets through the pipeline utilizing Flow FKA Shotgrid and Google Sheets.
• Document decisions and requests, and ensure items are tracked and managed appropriately.
• Ensure department teams are clear on daily delivery objectives.
• Ensure effective communication between teams and production.
• Communicate any schedule changes to stakeholders and escalate to Supervisors/Producers as needed.
• Monitor and control progress, issues, and prepare reports if needed.
• Ensure work is approved, completed on time, and to specification.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Experience coordinating in an Animation or VFX studio.
• Advanced experience with Flow Production Tracking FKA Autodesk Shotgrid.
• Experience coordinating the CG Assets department.
• Experience with ingesting CG assets and assigning bid times.
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to connect with a wide variety of personalities.
• Able to remain focused on the big picture without losing track of the details.
• Able to take direction and multitask.
• Flexibility—no two days may be the same.
• Technically savvy and proficient.
• Currently legally eligible to work in Canada.

START DATE:

June 2025

Applicants must have resided within BC as of December 31, 2024, and be able to provide supporting documents. All Atomic employees in this role have the opportunity to work remotely within BC; artists within Vancouver and the Lower Mainland can also choose hybrid and in-studio options.

At Atomic Cartoons and Thunderbird Entertainment, we consider a wide range of factors for compensation, including background, skills, location, and experience. This position offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical, GRSP, vacation pay, paid holiday break, paid leave, and other perks. The expected pay range for British Columbia is:

Vancouver Pay Range: $1,250 — $1,350 CAD per week

INTERESTED?

Atomic Cartoons Inc. and Thunderbird Entertainment welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for all stages of the hiring process.

We appreciate your interest; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Atomic Cartoons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from Women, Indigenous People, Visible Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities.