Production Coordinator – VFX

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london, , United Kingdom
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Cinesite

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Job Position(s): Production Coordinator - VFX

Project Type: Various Projects

Job Date: Full Time

Compensation: Paid - Salary

Union Status: Non-Union

Job Description:

FLEXIBILITY: Cinesite has transitioned to a flexible way of working, embracing workplace shifts spurred by the pandemic.

Going forward, we don’t see remote-working as something that needs to come to an end; we will be embracing it. Our aims are simply to work with the best talent, making the best VFX & animation. In short, the blended model of working-from-home mixed with working in the studio is here to stay! Full details of our flexible way of working plan can be found here

The role: as VFX Production Coordinator you will play a crucial role in the day to day running of a project. Alongside supporting rounds, dailies & client reviews, you will also be responsible for maintaining the schedule across your Department/team ensuring that deliveries are on track and targets are clear.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

To liase with the Production Assistant, Editorial & DSA teams to ensure all that material received from the client is correctly downloaded & shared with the team

Review weekly targets & schedule requirements with the Lead to ensure that all tasks are assigned and communicated clearly within the team

Works closely with a team of artists to maintain a delivery schedule and checks in on task progress via rounds

Drives dailies session to ensure material is presented according to deliveries alongside communicating targets so time remaining is clear

Takes notes in dailies/rounds/client reviews, shares feedback with the team & updates in the Production database

Ensures Production scheduling database is kept up to date with assignments, task delivery dates and accurate ETAs of when work will be delivered

Escalates potential schedule delays to the Production Manager and strategizes with the Lead to find possible solutions to keep the deliveries on track

Communicates clearly & effectively with upstream and downstream Departments so all teams are aware of when material will be ready & can be picked up

Gathers & prepares material for client sends alongside the Production Assistant so all material is ready to be processed

Helps chase & escalate any show blockers such as software tickets or renders that could impact delivery

Monitors and supports the render farm so critical deliveries are prioritized & render requirements are clear

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Clear & confident communicator

Solution orientated problem solver

Maintains a positive & proactive approach to team work

Able to priorities conflicting tasks

Solid understanding of the VFX pipeline, processes and tools

Ability to liaise & collaborate effectively with artists, Production team & support teams

Strong attention to detail

Knowledge in Excel alongside a proficient understanding of formulas & pivot tables

Self motivator that is able to use their initiative to resolve issues

We’d like to talk to you if you have:

A minimum of 2 years’ experience within the VFX industry at Production Assistant level or higher (within either Film or Episodic team)

Experience of working with VFX Production tools such as Shotgun or ftrack.

What can we offer?

Cinesite offers a positive, creative environment where the world’s leading animation and effects artists are encouraged and supported to develop and produce challenging, world-leading, award-winning work.

If you want to be part of the Cinesite story, please submit your application as an online submission via this website. If your candidacy is successful, you will be contacted shortly, if it is not retained for this position it will stay on file for future opportunities.