Production Coordinator: Animation

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry. 

Rockstar Toronto is on the lookout for an energetic Production Coordinator who possesses a passion for animation and video games, and an affinity for communication and organization. 

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s unique game development studio in Oakville, ON. 

WHAT WE DO

• The Animation Production team is responsible for the coordination of features and deliverables that support technical animation needs across the UK, Toronto, San Diego, and India teams. 
• We collaborate with other Production, Animators, Programmers, Leads, and Directors to schedule, track, and complete team goals. 
• We help identify potential issues and proactively collaborate to resolve them before they impact our development teams. 
• We help build a diverse, inclusive, engaged, and fun working environment. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicating with technical development teams and gathering information required for each deliverable. 
• Planning and helping execute the team’s priorities, deadlines, and features. 
• Using our internal project tracking tools to track deliverables for Animation. 
• Ensuring key dates are understood by the team and communicated to others. 
• Collaboratively identifying production issues and working to develop solutions with fellow team members. 
• Conducting meetings and taking detailed notes to provide to related parties. 
• Creating and maintaining documentation relevant to Animation. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of project management or production experience, preferably supporting highly technical teams.
• A degree in production, project management, or a related field or equivalent industry experience. 

SKILLS

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel. 
• Proven written & verbal communication skills. 
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities. 
• An aptitude for working in a deadline-focused team environment. 
• Self-motivated and adaptable. 
• Outstanding attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills. 
• Eagerness to learn new workflows and software tools. 
• Experience managing web content (such as wikis, dashboards, etc.). 
• Data management skills.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• QA or Animation background. 
• Thorough understanding and passion for Rockstar Games. 
• Enthusiasm for learning the processes and procedures of game development and animation. 
• Experience with Project Management Software. 
• Experience with SQL. 

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect.  In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities (or on the basis of any other protected ground under human rights legislation) during the recruitment process, as well as to any Rockstar employees in order for them to perform the essential functions of their roles.  Rockstar will comply with its obligations under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and will provide accommodations as long as such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship on Rockstar.  If you need more information about Rockstar’s accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.