Production Coordinator - Series

Sony Pictures Animation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Coordinator to support the Production Manager and oversee various departments in animation production. This role involves coordinating schedules, tracking progress, and ensuring smooth communication between departments and vendors. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, possess excellent communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a creative team dedicated to innovative storytelling and contribute to exciting projects that push the boundaries of animation. If you have a passion for animation and a knack for organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in animation office or project roles is essential.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track progress of departments in production.
• Organize production meetings and maintain schedules.
• Communicate with vendors and facilitate departmental needs.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Multitasking

Initiative

Discretion

Education

Experience in Animation Office

Tools

Photoshop

Storyboard Pro

Shotgrid

Microsoft Suite

Google Ecosystem

Mac/PC Operating Systems

Job description

The Production Coordinator supports the Production Manager and may supervise one or more departments for a production. Departments may include, but are not limited to, Pre-Production, Script, Story, Editorial, Visual Development, Assets, Layout/Animation, Light/Comp, and Post Production.

Sony Pictures Animation is a pre-production animation studio based in Culver City, California, creating both feature animation and animated series with artists from around the world. We pride ourselves on empowering filmmakers to lead the creative process, and allowing the hand of the artist to be truly felt, with the goal of producing bold and innovative visual storytelling.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Requires knowledge and may be responsible for coordinating one or more departments.
• Track progress of departments through various tracking software.
• Maintains and tracks the status of their respective episodic or department schedules.
• Update Production Manager and Line Producer with current department statuses/issues.
• Organize and maintain production and artwork files on the server.
• Ensures artists receive necessary launch materials for their episodic or departmental work.
• Coordinate, prep, and schedules production meetings.
• Attend production meetings/editorial reviews/dailies and take notes. Communicates notes or feedback to other departments as needed.
• Prepares departmental or episodic breakdowns as needed. Along with Line Producer and Production Manager, helps facilitate and review departmental or episodic bids.
• Communicates with vendor studio regarding episodic or departmental deliveries. Elevates appropriate information to Production Manager and Line Producer.
• Attends vendor meetings as needed.
• Coordinate workflow between respective department heads with Executive Producers.
• Coordinate travel for production.
• Order office supplies for the department.
• Special projects as needed.
• Keep supervisors advised by providing accurate and timely information.
• Direct people both internally and externally to the correct department to get the information that is needed.
• Build trusting and open relationships with productions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous series animation office or project experience.
• Highly organized, resourceful and diligent with excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work well in a fast-paced department.
• Must be willing to take direction.
• Able to work independently and set appropriate priorities.
• Take direction when needed and also take the initiative where applicable.
• Able to maintain a high level of discretion.
• Computer and technology literate – familiarity with Mac/PC operating systems, Photoshop, Storyboard Pro, Shotgrid, Microsoft Suite, and Google Ecosystem.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $25.00/hour to $31.00/hour. This role may also qualify for incentives and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

Sony Pictures Animation is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

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