Known globally for our visual effects, Framestore has a proud history creating extraordinary images and scenes for some of Hollywood’s biggest pictures, collecting every possible industry award along the way. Our work is also seen across the advertising industry, bringing magic to the small screens that surround us every day.
We are currently looking for a Department Coordinator for our Montreal office. The Department Coordinator works directly with the Department Managers (DMs) to maintain and support the artists/staff within the departments; to provide administrative support to the DMs, Head of Resource and Head of Production Management; to liaise with production and other departments, while sharing and assisting with day-to-day task completion.
Key Responsibilities:
Working closely with the DMs to coordinate the appraisal process (high volume), for example: requesting, collecting, and compiling all feedback, organizing all related paperwork, scheduling appraisal meetings, etc
Updating databases
Organizing and filing confidential documents, in addition to updating spreadsheets
Dealing with confidential and sensitive information in an appropriate manner
Coordinating the artists ‘demo-reel’ shot request process
Support Seating & Moves process
Support Immigration process
Organizing meetings: taking notes, and setting up conference and video calls
Facilitate the smooth running of meetings, ensuring the diaries of all participants are updated and meeting rooms booked; and that the rooms are properly set up (Log-in, open relevant files and media)
Liaising with HR, Recruitment, Facilities, Finance, Systems, Desktop and VFX departments as required
Other ad hoc special projects / administrative duties as may reasonably be required
Diary management for the Department Managers, as required
Essentials Skills:
Proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
Excellent communication skills
The ability to work well under pressure
Reliable and responsible attitude
Good organizational skills, including efficient time management
Demonstrable ability to work under own initiative
Discretion
Desirable Skills:
Previous experience as a coordinator or similar role
Some knowledge or understanding of visual effects or post-production is a plus
Human Resources studies is a plus
Framestore is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential. No job applicant will receive less favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.
Framestore combines talent and technology to reframe the possible in film, content, advertising and immersive experiences.
Founded in 1986, Framestore is now a global company of over 3,000 people across eight locations. We create pixel-perfect images for blockbuster films and TV, iconic advertising campaigns and innovative immersive projects.
Our portfolio of work is underpinned by an industry-leading expertise in VFX and has resulted in a multitude of awards including Oscars and BAFTAs as well as a record number of Cannes Lions awards, which all cement our position at the forefront of innovation.
We have studios in London, Montreal, Vancouver, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Mumbai, Melbourne. Visit our website for current vacancies in film, advertising and immersive: https://www.framestore.com/careers