Production Coordinator

1 Month ago • All levels • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

The Production Coordinator supports the Production Manager and Producer, acting as a vital link between departments and artists. Key responsibilities include asset and shot tracking aligned with the production schedule, managing client communication, overseeing various teams (details not specified in provided text), assisting with Shotgrid setup, and facilitating inter-departmental handoffs. The role requires proactive asset retrieval, data entry into Shotgrid, workload assignment, progress tracking, and timely issue reporting. The coordinator also liaises with tech support, handles asset delivery to/from clients, and contributes to team leadership and morale. Additional duties include documentation creation and general administrative tasks.
Must have:
  • Advanced Google Suite proficiency
  • Animation industry experience
  • Harmony/Photoshop knowledge
  • Proactive problem-solving
  • Excellent organization & communication
Perks:
  • State-of-the-art pipeline & tools
  • Strong team camaraderie
  • Beautiful downtown Kelowna studio
  • Hybrid work model

Job Details

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR


Reporting to the Production Manager and Producer, the Production Coordinator acts as the “life support” for their respective department and artists on the front lines, while working closely with the creative Directors and Supervisors. They are primarily responsible for asset & shot tracking to the production schedule, and front-facing client communication related to their department. As it relates to the Production, the ____ Coordinator will oversee the ____, ____, and ____ teams. They will also aid the Production Manager as needed in setting up Shotgrid and facilitating handoffs between departments.

                                                                                                                                                          


At ARTISTS ANIMATION STUDIO, we create the best in digital animation by utilizing the passion and talent of an empowered artist workforce committed to the pursuit of excellence. We lead through constant innovation in our technology, creative abilities, and production methodology, and through the creation of a work environment where passionate leadership drives our extraordinary talent to achieve artistic excellence. We embrace communication of all forms - artistic and business - with an environment that encourages the free flow of ideas, honest feedback, fair performance evaluation, and challenges from all employees.

                                                                                                                                                          


WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Pro-actively retrieve all production assets to prepare the breakdown for their department and determine the output needed for each episode
  • Enter required info into Shotgrid and work with department Supervisors to assign workloads and determine priorities
  • Track artist output per the scheduled time allotment, providing weekly updates to the Production Manager and Producer while remaining in constant communication with artists on their progress
  • Immediately flag and report any foreseen schedule issues to the Production Manager and Producer
  • Take notes in departmental sessions and reviews and ensure all artists are present and accounted for
  • Liaise with tech support to support artists and the tracking systems they rely on to deliver their work
  • Be responsible for asset deliveries to/from the client on all episodes, and for tracking these shipments to the satisfaction of the client. With the assistance of the Studio Technologist, troubleshoot any tech issues impeding or hindering the smooth delivery of assets
  • Be an active and present member of the leadership team, promoting team spirit and open communication while keeping the team engaged in the production
  • Create and maintain reference documentation for artists and leadership
  • Other administrative or production-related duties as assigned by the Production Manager and Producer


WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

  • Advanced proficiency in Google Suite (Gmail, Calendars, Meet, Sheets, Docs, etc.)
  • Advanced proficiency in Google Suite (Gmail, Calendars, Meet, Sheets, Docs, etc.)
  • Experience in the animation industry with a baseline understanding of Harmony and/or Adobe Photoshop
  • Proactive thinking - you think ahead and can identify roadblocks before they occur
  • Extremely organized and constantly looking for ways to improve workflow efficiencies
  • A master of multi-tasking with an aptitude for prioritizing to ensure goals and deadlines are met
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written - you are open and honest about your teams’ progress and proactively flag any issues
  • Ability to problem solve both independently and collaboratively
  • Genuine enthusiasm for what you do - passion fuels the creation of exceptional art!
  • Fantastic work ethic - you take great pride in the work you produce
  • Willingness to learn - you build off constructive feedback with a positive mindset to better your work
  • An actively engaged and collaborative contributor to a positive team environment


WHAT WE OFFER

  • Fully developed state-of-the-art pipeline and tools to support an efficient workflow
  • Leadership with a proven track record of building teams with a stellar sense of camaraderie and placing the highest value on the artists behind the art
  • A beautiful, bright studio in downtown Kelowna with a private 1000 ft patio space
  • A hybrid work model that provides the flexibility to work from home and the office


START DATE: ADD ESTIMATED START DATE HERE

                                                                                                                                                          

*Candidates from Kelowna and surrounding areas are preferred, followed by those within BC.

**Applicants must have citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid work permit to be considered.


Our studio wholeheartedly embraces diversity and inclusion, affirming our commitment as an equal opportunity employer.


We thank you for your submission; only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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About The Company

At Artists Animation Studio we lead through constant innovation in our technology, creative abilities and production methodology, and through the creation of a work environment where passionate leadership drives our extraordinary talent to achieve artistic excellence.


Artists Animation Studio will continue the legacy of Yeti Farm Creative. For over 10 years, Yeti Farm has been a leader in providing high-quality 2D animation. The new studio will honour that legacy and continue to innovate styles, capabilities, and services in 2D Harmony and hand-drawn animation.


With the capacity for over 100 employees in our state-of-the-art studio in Kelowna, BC, Canada, we offer production services from development and pre-production through post-production in 2D animation.

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