Production Coordinator, Senior

Sony Pictures Imageworks is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. We are committed to respecting traditional lands, and working with communities towards reconciliation. Sony Pictures Imageworks Canada Inc.

Benefits

per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable Sony Pictures Imageworks is seeking a Senior Production Coordinator to join our team in our Vancouver location! Summary : The Senior Production Coordinator reports directly to the Production Department Manager. The role supports APM(s)/DPM(s)/Producer(s) by coordinating a team of artists on a show, possibly in multiple teams or departments.

The ideal candidate must have extensive coordinating experience in VFX Feature Film, CG Animation, and/or Game production, with good people and self management skills. A minimum of 4 years experience working in VFX Feature Film, CG animation Feature Film, or Game production is required. What you'll be doing: Preparing playlists for team touchbases and rounds Setting team calendar for regular meeting cadences (Google) Tracking shot data and reporting into tracking/asset management database (Shotgrid) Note taking in team touchbases and rounds Client communication in reviews and emails.

Communicating Supervisor/Client comments from show dailies/shot reviews to artists (having a good command of technical shot analysis is a bonus) Liaising between artists, leads and supervisors Facilitating artist/supervisor needs (workstations, tablets, software, meals, etc) Cross departmental communication of kickbacks and notes affecting other departments. ) Being aware of all hours worked within the team to monitor wellbeing and energy levels Assisting to request Artist overtime, ensuring requested hours are appropriate What we need to see: Have at least 3 years as a Production Coordinator in VFX Feature Film, CG animation Feature Film, or Game production. Technical and Operational Skills: Have an advanced understanding of the frontend/backend workflow for digital production, specific to Assets, Layout, Animation, CFX, FX, /or Lighting/Comp teams Have an advanced understanding of production VFX and CG or Game scheduling Have an advanced understanding of Shotgrid Be able to navigate who to speak to for artist queries relating to hardware and software license issues Tracking of shot work and work within bid days and quota targets.

Proactively schedule team assignments and flag potential inventory and delivery challenges Scheduling and willingness to learn and master all imageworks scheduling tracking software Acquiring resources elements required to complete shot production within your assigned team Diffusing inventory challenges Ability to set up sweatbox or review rooms independently, and know who to contact in case of technical issues. If remote, know the process for remote connection. People and Self-Management Skills: Have an expert ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment Be able to expertly collaborate and communicate in a constructive and professional manner Be proactive, self-motivated, and the driver for your team!