DESCRIPTION
We are currently seeking an experienced visual effects production coordinator to support the visual effect department. This role will be both internal and external facing, as you work with stakeholders at the studio and show level. You will leverage your excellent organizational skills while handling both sensitive and confidential material for our stakeholders.
Key job responsibilities
• Manage daily, weekly, monthly schedules, working with VFX Executives and reporting to Head of Visual Effects, US Features.
• Coordinate meetings with other individuals and teams, both internal and external.
• Assist in gathering availability information for VFX show side keys (Freelance VFX Supervisors/VFX Producers).
• Prepare agendas and presentations for management meetings; coordinate meeting summaries; ensure distribution to appropriate executives; monitor and/or follow up on items.
• Compile, distribute, and store production documents (e.g., contracts, call sheets, calendars, vendor lists, reports and schedules) on the studio network.
• Assist and facilitate general requests and communication to ensure shows are following studio guidelines and procedures.
• Track and process approvals and production payments with BA, Legal, and Finance.
• Update and distribute studio contact lists and ensure that they are managed per studio requirements.
• Maintain relationships with vendors, studio and show level counterparts.
• Track show wrap-out memos and storage facilities for asset transfer and disposal as needed.
• Assist Executives in the breakdown of scripted materials to determine scope of visual effects.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• 3+ years’ experience as an assistant or coordinator on productions or 3+ years’ experience at a coordinator position at the vendor level.
• Understanding the basic principles and terminology of the visual effects workflow process.
• Knowledge of creative, production, post production processes and related workflows.
• Knowledge of digital audio and video file formats; and a technical understanding of the visual effects process.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• 4+ years of VFX, animation or film-production and post experience.
• Working knowledge of outside VFX and Virtual Production facilities and freelance talent.
• Extremely organized and detail oriented. Excellent time management skills.
• A love of data and efficiency through using technology to solve problems. Familiarity with production and post software such as Shotgun, FileMaker, Airtable, PIX, Cinesync, Syncsketch and newer platforms such as Moxion is a plus.
• Effective interpersonal skills accompanied with a high degree of sensitivity for confidentiality.
• Must be excellent in both oral and written communication techniques
• Must be able to gather data and return reliable, pertinent information to executive for action.
• Must be multi-task oriented with an excellent sense of priority; logic and objectivity, highly organized and capable of handling a number of sensitive and important issues simultaneously.
• Anticipatory Planning & Management - Acts on behalf of the VFX Executive in areas such as follow-up, monitoring calendar for conflicts, and communicating requests for information and routing to the appropriate person.
• Even-tempered, grace under pressure and collaborative problem-solving abilities.
• Conceptual/Critical Thinking - Keeping abreast of the business matters addressed to the VFX Executive and Head of Visual Effects, utilizing the appropriate resources to ensure accurate and timely information/data gathering and follow-up on all issues.
• Willingness to continue learning to ensure understanding of current production process.
• Know how to navigate and cross-communicate within the studio and show level.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $50,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $107,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
