NEW YORK, USA - VFX Production Coordinator

BarnstormVFX•New York, NY

3d•$27 - $36•Remote

About The Position

Barnstorm is an Emmy and VES-nominated visual effects studio based in Los Angeles and with operations in Vancouver, Montreal, Atlanta, NYC and the UK. We provide photo-realistic visual effects for a variety of episodic and select sequences in feature films. We pride ourselves in our artists’ talent and dedication to producing world-class visual effects. You are an experienced VFX Coordinator eager to bring your skills to a dynamic studio environment where a wide variety of creative projects await. With a proven track record in VFX production, you excel at supporting cross-functional teams through your strong project management capabilities and effective time management. You are a clear and confident communicator, known for your high level of organization, proactive mindset, and positive attitude. Your strong creative vision and collaborative spirit make you a valuable asset to any team, and you’re ready to contribute meaningfully to a growing company that values innovation and excellence. This is a remote based role. Project and staff positions available with extended health benefits and opportunity to participate in RRSP programs. Note: At this time we are only accepting applications from those artists legally eligible to work in the U.S. The posted pay range is aligned with what we believe is fair pay at the time of posting this role. An applicant’s relevant education, experience, skills and qualifications, location and currency may all be considered when deciding pay position within the range. Pay ranges may change. Benefit plans are dependent on the local plan offering and employment status but all US and Canada plans include a comprehensive health insurance plan, retirement savings, and paid time off. Barnstorm VFX is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive team that provides a meaningful work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Indigenous people, people of color, people of all genders or non-genders, and people with disabilities of all types are encouraged to apply. We thank everyone for their interest and application, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in the VFX or film production industry
Intermediate-Expert with Shotgrid/Flow; setting up, updating and maintaining projects
Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Google Suite
Demonstrated project management experience in VFX with the ability to problem-solve effectively in a fast-changing environment
Ability to effectively liaise and collaborate with clients, artists, and producers
Demonstrated aptitude for technical workflow challenges: directory structure, file formats, naming conventions, scripts, automation tools, etc.
A creative ability to interpret supervisor and client notes.
A thorough understanding of television/ episodic VFX production pipelines (and feature film a plus).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge VFX Software 2D/3D packages is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Schedules, prioritizes, and tracks internal technical assignments and project details
Organizes dailies, rounds, and project meetings; organize and setup rooms/media
Ensures Shotgun (project management software) statuses and task assignments and project scope is maintained daily
Coordinates and package shot deliveries including submission documentation
Ensures team members are clear on daily deliverables; calendar management, records all notes from clients, dailies, and rounds
Communicates team updates; understands priorities
Coordinates and monitor multiple projects
Documentation and report preparation; tasks tracked and managed
Communicates any schedule changes to appropriate stakeholders; escalates to Supervisors/Producers
Follows up on approved and completed work; ensure delivery on time and to specification
Establishes quality control and project closures processes