Production Coordinator

Barnstorm is an Emmy and VES-nominated visual effects studio specializing in photo-realistic VFX for episodic and feature films. We are seeking an experienced VFX Coordinator with a strong background in VFX production. The ideal candidate will excel at supporting cross-functional teams, possess strong project management and time management skills, and be a clear, organized, and proactive communicator. This role requires a collaborative spirit and a creative vision to contribute to a growing company focused on innovation and excellence in visual effects.

Must Have

• Schedule, prioritize, and track technical assignments.
• Organize dailies, rounds, and project meetings.
• Maintain Shotgun statuses and task assignments.
• Coordinate and package shot deliveries.
• Ensure clear daily deliverables and manage calendars.
• Communicate team updates and priorities.
• Coordinate and monitor multiple projects.
• Prepare documentation and reports.
• Communicate schedule changes to stakeholders.
• Follow up on approved work for timely delivery.
• Establish quality control and project closure processes.
• 4+ years VFX or film production experience.
• Intermediate-Expert with Shotgrid/Flow.
• Intermediate to Advanced Google Suite knowledge.
• Demonstrated VFX project management experience.
• Effective problem-solving in fast-changing environments.
• Ability to liaise with clients, artists, and producers.
• Aptitude for technical workflow challenges.
• Creative interpretation of supervisor and client notes.
• Thorough understanding of television/episodic VFX pipelines.

Good to Have

• Knowledge of VFX Software 2D/3D packages
• Understanding of feature film VFX production pipelines

Perks & Benefits

• Access to certain benefits (based on project length and local plan offerings)

About Barnstorm

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

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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

What You Bring

• 4+ 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.
• Demonstrated aptitude for technical workflow challenges: directory structure, file formats, naming conventions, scripts, automation tools, etc.
• A thorough understanding of television/ episodic VFX production pipelines (and feature film a plus).
• Knowledge VFX Software 2D/3D packages is considered an asset

About This Role

This is an LA-based, project-based contract role looking to start in early 2026. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and either local to the Los Angeles area or willing to work on-site/hybrid as required by production. As this is a contract position, benefits may vary by employment status. Eligible contract artists may have access to certain benefits based on project length and local plan offerings. The posted pay range reflects what we believe is fair and competitive compensation at the time of posting. Final pay positioning within the range will be determined by relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and location. Pay ranges may be adjusted as market conditions evolve. Barnstorm VFX is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. We aim to recruit, support, and retain talented individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people of color, people of all genders or non-genders, and people with disabilities. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.