Vfx Coordinator - Vancouver, Canada - Image Engine Design

Image Engine Design

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

POSITION PURPOSE
The Coordinator position is a critical role in the workflow process for show delivery.

The Coordinator will act as a liaison between the Production Manager and Department Supervisors to flag any issues which may delay workflow or shot delivery.

They will promote interdepartmental communication to expedite completion.

They will be on the pulse of all shots within their department and will communicate status report updates to the Production Manager when required.

The Coordinator will mentor Coordinators with regards to best practices to increase continuity across shows and departments. It is expected that a Senior Coordinator will take initiative for other duties and responsibilities when required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide ongoing support to ensure the highest productivity of the artists
Organize internal department meetings and show review sessions
Take and distribute detailed meeting notes via Shotgrid.
Work with the Production Manager and Supervisors to adhere to schedule and keep schedules and artists on track
Able to generate task schedules based on milestones provided.
Track the status of all shots in the pipeline, maintaining an accurate and uptodate database
Communicate successes and challenges faced by the team to the Production Manager, providing updates on team morale
Ensure artists have the information and materials required to complete their work efficiently
Mentor new coordinators and advise and guide current coordinators on IE's best production practices
Facilitate communication between all departments
Follow up on any outstanding issues or concerns that may arise during a Production
Work with the Supervisors and artists to manage render priorities

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

35 years of solid production experience coordinating feature film/TV
Must be an expert project coordinator/scheduler
Must be extremely knowledgeable in database management and production workflow process

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Technical skills

MS Excel skills
Shotgrid/ Proprietary task management software experience is required

Core skills

Must be able to multitask and maintain a positive attitude when working under pressure
Highly organized, able to transform detailoriented work into action
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Capable of motivating and leading a large team, with enthusiasm and clarity
Excellent time management skills
Enthusiasm and dedication to postproduction work
Willing to learn new techniques and technology
Ability to learn basic clienttovendor relationships and show an eagerness to develop and enhance studio profile with the clients
Approachable persona