VFX Coordinator - Japan

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The Opportunity

This role performs a variety of VFX management/coordination duties spanning all Netflix-branded live-action original projects with a focus on scripted content. This role will support the Manager, VFX, Japan across a variety of duties spanning all projects within the region. A successful candidate will be self-motivated, proactive, quick-thinking, flexible, able to pivot when necessary, thorough, and able to juggle multiple and diverse responsibilities with a strong emphasis on organization and unwavering attention to detail at all times. This is a demanding and fast-moving position that requires someone who is a positive thinker, an effective communicator, and able to exercise good judgment and initiative. This role will be based in our Tokyo office and reporting to our Manager, VFX - Japan.

Core Responsibilities:

• Track the VFX progress of Netflix-branded Japan titles

• Set up and/or take notes during all meetings, maintain weekly agendas

• Help design, standardize, and implement new workflow/tracking methods for projects to ensure transparency of progress in partnership with the Manager, VFX Japan

• Liaise and coordinate between vendors, crew, and internal teams to improve cross-vertical information flow, provide support on Netflix tools, and manage schedules

• Support creating VFX shot breakdown and VFX schedule from scripts/treatments during early development  

• Maintain data, files, and tracking documents in alignment with the Netflix VFX team and cross-functional partners

• Sync with post-production to set up reviews and provide guidance on VFX-related matters where necessary

• Collect data on VFX projects and the market for current and future title and team VFX strategy

• Proactively communicate with APAC VFX teams to exchange best practices and gather insights to improve the Japan workflow

• Maintain the most up-to-date notes on current and potential international vendors

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a VFX/CG coordinator or VFX/CG production manager handling film, series, TV/Web commercials, streaming, or games

• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment, supervising several projects at various points of production (from development through delivery)

• Strong organizational skills with a proactive mentality and creative problem-solving abilities

• Familiarity with production software such as Autodesk Flow Production Tracking（ex-Shotgrid) as well as Google Suite

• A strong understanding of VFX workflow and Pipeline

• Working knowledge of VFX facilities (e.g. virtual production facilities) and DI/finishing facilities is ideal

• Highly organized, efficient, and detail-oriented

• Comfortable with a fast pace and constant change

• Team player who operates in a fast-paced team-oriented setting

• Passionate about our culture and values in the workplace

• Fluency in Japanese and Business-level English is mandatory

• Some international travel is expected

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