Coordonnateur(trice) de production, intermédiaire/ Production Coordinator, Intermediate

Sony Pictures Imageworks•Montreal, QC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sony Pictures Imageworks is seeking an Intermediate Production Coordinator to join our team in our Montreal location! The Intermediate 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 in one, possibly two departments. The ideal candidate must have coordinating experience in VFX Feature Film, CG Animation, and/or Game production, with good people and self management skills. A minimum of 2 years experience working in VFX Feature Film, CG animation Feature Film, or Game production is required.

Requirements

Have at least 1 year as a Production Coordinator in VFX Feature Film, CG animation Feature Film, or Game production.
Have a solid understanding of the frontend/backend workflow for digital production, specific to Assets, Layout, Animation, CFX, FX, &/or Lighting/Comp teams
Have a solid understanding of production VFX and CG or Game scheduling
Have a solid 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, with minimal support.
Proactively schedule team assignments and flag potential inventory and delivery challenges
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.
Have the ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment
Be proactive, self-motivated, and the driver for your team!
Providing direct support to artist teams
Communicating with Creative teams while keeping Production informed
Depending on the team, you may be required to interact with the client regularly. Client interactions must be professional and timely. Interactions with the client are included but not limited to: reviews, email communication, and notes.
Problem solving and strategic planning.
Composure under challenging deadlines
Be curious and show initiative in wanting to learn more
Willingness to help out and support others during periods of absence
Be able to exercise effective conflict resolution skills to ensure harmony across the project and within your team
Excel in working as a member of a team specifically in regards to communication, morale building and effective collaboration to reach a shared goal
Excellent communication skills in both French and English to deal with global aspects of business

Nice To Haves

having a good command of technical shot analysis is a bonus

Responsibilities

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
Potential for client communication in reviews and emails.
Communicating Supervisor/Client comments from show dailies/shot reviews to artists
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.
Tracking inventory and driving workflow to hit artist bid days and quota
Problem solving with team supervisors/lead and APM to ensure artists are hitting bid days and quota
Partnering with supervisors/leads and APM in evaluating artist abilities for shot assignments
Dynamic problem solving and timely escalation of any potential missed targets
Mentor more junior Production team members
Motivating your team and ensuring morale is high
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