Vfx Coordinator

General SummaryThe Visual Effects (VFX) Coordinator acts as a conduit between VFX Artists, Department Leads, and Production Management. This position organizes department reviews, takes notes and tracks information while ensuring Artists have all necessary materials and direction to complete their tasks correctly and on schedule.
Job Functions

• Ensure VFX Artists have all necessary materials, information, reference and creative direction to complete their tasks correctly and on schedule.
• Schedule, prepare and track submissions for meetings, Artist rounds, crew/department dailies and Director reviews; assist in running each.
• Take notes and document all dailies, reviews and meetings, and publish notes and reference to department database (ShotGrid).
• Work with VFX Production Management to maintain and communicate weekly targets to Artist teams based on scheduled milestones.
• Build and maintain department playlists, goals and action items.
• Regularly check in with VFX Artists and Leads regarding task statuses plus up and downstream requirements, and routinely update ShotGrid with the current s
• Identify current or potential roadblocks and proactively problem solve prospective solutions or timely alternatives with diplomacy.
• Drive information to VFX Production Management team and Leads regarding task statuses so that schedules and priorities can be adjusted accordingly.
• Work with VFX Production Management and Department Render Wrangler to manage farm priorities.
• Secure materials/equipment/software for crew, forecast supply needs and track purchases.

Qualifications

• 3+ years feature film or television experience, preferably in visual effects or animation.
• Experience coordinating groups of people.
• Ability to plan, schedule and monitor progress across multiple, interdependent departments.
• Excellent organizational/communication skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), and other Office software skills.
• Working knowledge of ShotGrid software, required.
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, preferred.

Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; stand; sit; use hands to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear both in person and by telephone. The employee must lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee works under typical office conditions and is exposed to variable indoor temperatures. The noise level is usually quiet or moderate.

LocationOn-site in Hillsboro, OR
SalarySalary is commensurate with skills and experience.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
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