VFX Production Coordinator

WPP Company; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP Production in Chennai seeks an experienced VFX Production Coordinator to streamline workflows, track shot progress, and ensure timely delivery of sequences across departments.

You will coordinate daily activities across matchmove, layout, animation, FX, lighting, rendering, and compositing, maintaining schedules, and communicating updates to artists and clients in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in VFX production coordination.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end VFX pipelines and shot-based workflows.
• Familiarity with production tracking tools such as ShotGrid, ftrack, or similar platforms.
• Proficient with Excel and/or Google Sheets.
• Excellent communication, organisational, planning, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple sequences, deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive problem-solving with keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production activities across Matchmove, Layout, Animation, FX, CFX, Lighting, Rendering, and Compositing.
• Manage shot tracking, production schedules, milestones, and delivery timelines.
• Collaborate with artists, supervisors, department leads, and clients to track progress and communicate updates.
• Monitor shot statuses, identify bottlenecks, and resolve workflow challenges.
• Track dependencies between departments to ensure smooth pipeline progression.
• Prepare and maintain daily/weekly production reports and delivery records.
• Ensure clear cross-department communication and alignment with project priorities.
• Support production planning to keep projects on time and within quality expectations.

Skills

VFX production coordination

Stakeholder management

Multi-team coordination

Planning and scheduling

Strong communication

Tools

ShotGrid

ftrack

Excel

Job description

About WPP Production

We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

What Does a VFX Production Coordinator Do at WPP Production?

We are looking for an experienced and proactive VFX Production Coordinator to manage and streamline production workflows, ensuring smooth coordination between departments and timely delivery of shots and sequences while maintaining quality standards.

The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of VFX pipelines, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to keep multiple teams and projects moving efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production activities across Matchmove, Layout, Animation, FX, CFX, Lighting, Rendering, and Compositing.
• Manage shot tracking, production schedules, milestones, and delivery timelines.
• Work closely with artists, supervisors, department leads, and clients to track progress, communicate updates, and manage feedback.
• Monitor shot statuses, identify production bottlenecks, and proactively resolve workflow challenges.
• Track dependencies between departments to ensure smooth pipeline progression.
• Identify potential production risks, flag delays, and escalat[?] issues when required.
• Prepare and maintain daily/weekly production reports, trackers, and delivery records.
• Ensure clear communication across departments and keep production teams aligned with project priorities.
• Support production planning and help ensure projects are delivered on time and within defined quality expectations.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5 - 8 years of relevant experience in VFX production coordination.
• Good understanding of end-to-end VFX pipelines and shot-based production workflows.
• Familiarity with production tracking tools such as ShotGrid, ftrack, or similar platforms.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and/or Google Sheets.
• Strong communication, organisational, planning, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple sequences, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
• Proactive problem-solving approach with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working on feature films, OTT projects, episodic content, or commercials.
• Exposure to multi-department VFX workflows and large-scale productions.
• Experience coordinating with international teams and clients is an added advantage.

Why work here:

At WPP Production, you’ll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You’ll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP’s unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment.

Inclusion and Impact

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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