Department Coordinator - Vancouver, Canada - Image Engine Design

Image Engine Design
Image Engine Design
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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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POSITION PURPOSE
The MM/BGP Department Coordinator position is a critical role in the workflow process for the department. They will use their understanding of production workflows to manage priorities across multiple shows simultaneously.
They will learn to identify and flag concerns to the Department Manager and Department Supervisor. They will promote interdepartmental communication to move information from one department to expedite completion.

They will be on the pulse of all shots within the department and be able to communicate status reports to the Department Manager when required.


They will use their love for film and positive attitude to establish relationships with artists and will be willing to learn new techniques to increase production efficiencies.


DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide ongoing support to ensure the highest productivity of the artists
  • Organise 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. Work closely with the DPM, Leads, and Supervisors to best assign the work and inform decisions regarding Outsourcing of work.
  • 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
  • Mentor new coordinators and PA's. Assist, advise and guide current coordinators on IE's best production practices
  • Ensure artists have the information and materials required to complete their work efficiently

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • 1+ years' experience as a production assistant/coordinator in the MM/BGP dept in feature film/TV is preferred, otherwise a background in VFX/Animation required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Technical skills

  • Basic MS Excel skills
  • Shotgrid/ Proprietary task management software experience is an advantage

Core skills

  • Must be able to multitask and maintain a positive attitude when working under pressure
  • Highly organised, able to transform detailoriented work into action items.
  • 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
  • Approachable persona
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