Production Assistant: Entry-Experienced

Note: At this time we are only accepting applications from those residing in Quebec and are legally eligible to work in Canada. eg. Citizen | PR | Open Work Permit.

Please only apply once to the best suited job by your current residency location.

About Barnstorm

Barnstorm is an Emmy and VES-nominated visual effects studio based in Los Angeles and operations in Vancouver, Montreal, and NYC. 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.

Who You Are

Barnstorm VFX is seeking a Production Assistant (PA) to join our growing team. The PA role at Barnstorm provides the Production department with daily support, while having an opportunity to learn about the Production and VFX pipeline.

What You’ll Do

• Support the production team in day to day activities as needed, including but not limited to:
• Maintain status reports and update project producer on task progress, flagging issues as they arise
• Attend and participate in production meetings with the supervisors or producers as required
• Routing questions to the correct art (2D/3D/DMP) department
• Take detailed notes in spotting sessions
• Populate tasks from notes or csv
• Export/Import CSVs from shotgrid/flow for manipulation
• Send delivery emails
• Run Status Reports and/or finance reports on request
• File IO Requests
• Assist VFX Coordinators and Producers in arranging client reviews, meetings, etc.
• Provide technical and administrative support to make sure project needs are met
• Liaise with production managers and VFX Coordinators, sometimes across multiple projects, to make sure internal and external deadlines are met

What You Bring

• 1+ years working in a VFX studio environment
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Apps
• Experiece with Shotgrid/Flow preferred

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the company
• Working knowledge of both VFX and post-production pipelines and workflows is a plus, but not required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Highly organized
• Able to stay calm and level-headed under the pressure of deadlines and shifting priorities

• A thorough understanding of both feature film and television VFX production pipelines
• An ability to interpret supervisor and client notes

About This Role

Note: At this time we are only accepting applications from those artists legally eligible to work in Canada and reside in Quebec.

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 Canada. (Eg. Canadian or PR and are residents of Montreal)

_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._