VFX Production Assistant

FOLKS; Mumbai; On-site; INR 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic production company in Mumbai is seeking an organized and self-directed candidate to manage production schedules and facilitate communications between departments. The role requires excellent time management skills and a strong command of Shotgun software. Candidates should have basic knowledge of MS Office and a willingness to collaborate and learn within a team environment. This position is essential for keeping production on track and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Shotgun is mandatory.
• Some understanding of visual effects or post-production.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage production floor according to guidelines.
• Update trackers and track tasks daily.
• Assist in planning and building schedules.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Team player

Coordination

Basic MS Office

Tools

Shotgun

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Organized, self‑directed, and able to adjust to shifting schedules and requirements.
• Taking daily round updates and escalating if any issues to the senior production team.
• Handle production meeting schedules within the department and taking meeting notes.
• Run the production floor according to the guidelines set out by the Production Management.
• Stays abreast of issues on the floor and elevates information appropriately to the Managers/Coordinator.
• Learns how to build schedules. Assists in planning.
• Update trackers and track tasks daily.
• Can move between teams and projects.
• Work with Managers and Production to track and manage the workflow through the departments meeting internal and external deadlines.

Requirements

• Highly organised, and excellent time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate exchange between departments.
• Knowledge of Shotgun is mandatory.
• Good in co-ordination and follow up with Team to ensure tasks are being acted upon and completed in time as per set milestones.
• Should be a team player.
• Open to be mentored.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office packages (including Word, Excel and Project)
• Some knowledge or understanding of visual effects or post-production.