Visual Effects Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Zoic Studios Full time
About the Role

The VFX Coordinator plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our visual effects department. As a liaison between artists, leads, and production, you will be responsible for organizing department reviews, taking notes, and tracking information to ensure that artists have all necessary materials and direction to complete their tasks correctly and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities
  • Ensure artists have all necessary materials, information, reference, and creative direction to complete their tasks correctly and on schedule.
  • Schedule, prepare, and track submissions, and assist in running meetings, artist rounds, crew/department dailies, and reviews.
  • Take notes and document all dailies, reviews, and meetings; publish notes and reference to department database in ShotGrid.
  • Work with production to maintain and communicate weekly targets to artist teams based on scheduled milestones.
  • Build and maintain department playlists, goals, and action items.
  • Regularly check in with artists and leads regarding task statuses as well as up and downstream requirements; routinely update ShotGrid with the current statuses.
  • Identify current or potential roadblocks and proactively problem solve prospective solutions or timely alternatives with diplomacy.
  • Drive information to the production and leads regarding task statuses so that schedules and priorities can be adjusted accordingly.
  • Work with the production and render wrangler to manage farm priorities.
  • Secure materials, equipment, and software for crew, and forecast supply needs and track purchases.
Requirements
  • 3+ years feature film or television experience, preferably in visual effects or animation.
  • 2 years' experience coordinating groups of people.
  • Ability to plan, schedule, and monitor progress across multiple, interdependent departments.
  • Excellent organizational/communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficient with word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), and other Office software skills.
  • Working knowledge of ShotGrid software.
  • Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, a plus.
Additional Information
  • British Columbia Employees Pay Range: $25 - $35 (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)
  • Candidates MUST be located in the Lower Mainland, British Columbia. This Role requires the candidate to work onsite, within our Vancouver Studio in Gastown.
  • Zoic does not cover relocation costs.
  • Any and all remote positions require the candidate to have a reliable internet connection via ethernet and work on Pacific Standard Time.
  • This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.
  • Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, we regret that only those selected to interview will be contacted.

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