Jobs: Production Coordinator at Stereo D- Burbank office

 

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The Production Coordinator is responsible for the assignment and tracking of tasks for assigned area of responsibility. Facilitates the movement of shots between teams, coordinates daily reviews, and communicates status updates to ensure the delivery of shots on schedule. Provides administrative support to the production management team and supervisors.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Under the guidance of the Production Supervisor, tracks progress of tasks for assigned artists or sequences in the production tracking system.
  •      Maintains production tracking system with revisions, omits, and shot length changes; notifies the affected crew as needed.
  • Partners with other production personnel to ensure shots are scheduled and delivered in a timely manner.
  • Follows up with Artist Leads on a daily basis to ensure task deliveries remain on schedule; communicates any schedule changes to appropriate Artist Leads, Supervisors and Production team as needed.
  • Coordinates all client deliveries (outgoing and incoming), both physical deliveries and digital deliveries, with I/O Coordinator and maintains log of all deliveries.
  • Responsible for multiple dailies sessions each day, as well as client reviews.
  • Taking clear and accurate notes in all dailies and review sessions, and disseminating notes to all necessary parties and within production software.
  • Generates and maintains production reports; including nightly production updates for assigned projects.
  • Generally providing overall production support to the production management team.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in film, art, communications or related field preferred.
  • 2+ years proven production experience in established VFX or post production facility.
  • Demonstrable experience in highly technical, dynamic departments is a must.
  • Experience with heavy schedule management in a very time sensitive atmosphere.
  • Must be diligent, resourceful, meticulous and able to thrive under pressure.
  • Thorough understanding of CG/VFX production pipelines, software packages and post-production is essential.
  • Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail coupled with exceptional people skills and the ability to work within a team environment.
  • Strong project management skills and a sensitivity towards deadline related deliveries.
  • Must be able to handle multiple changing priorities in a dynamic environment and understand how this impacts departmental schedules.
  • Able to communicate effectively across multiple teams with excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Proficient computer skills are required; with particular emphasis on Production Tracking Software and Asset Management, Microsoft Office Applications such as Word, Excel, Office, and standard PC applications.
  • Knowledge of Nuke is very helpful
  • Knowledge and understanding of stereoscopic production and 2D/3D conversion not required but a plus.

About Stereo D:

Stereo D is the recognized leader in high-quality conversions of 2D theatrical content into stereoscopic 3D imagery. Formed in 2009, the company works with major motion picture studios, directors, cinematographers, and VFX supervisors to bring their vision of 3D storytelling to the screen. Stereo D has completed work for such films as JURASSIC WORLD, ANT MAN, THE AVENGERS, JURASSIC PARK in 3D, TITANIC in 3D to name a few. The company also provides end-to-end 3D production services on feature films, television productions and commercials.

Stereo D is a business run by filmmakers, valuing artistic excellence and speaking the language of film. Our production teams and artists are among the best in the business, driven by an innate passion for all things film. Our unique artist-centric environment enables our people the creative freedom to conceptually support the creative visions of directors, delivering the finest, most dynamic 3D imagery in entertainment.

Stereo D is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Deluxe Entertainment Services, an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Production Coordinator- DreamWorks Animation Skg

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DreamWorks is looking for a Production Coordinator
You can apply by clicking here.

Tracking Code
TBD
Job Description
  • Assists Production Supervisor in all evolving support needs (i.e. calendar booking, updating schedules and documents, timecard processing, reviews, expense reports, scheduling and planning career development and continued training for production and artists, overtime, weekend work, meals).
  • Manages day-to-day Nile inputs and extractions.
  • Assists Production Supervisor with maintaining quotas, deadlines & inventory, ensuring departmental productivity goals are consistently met.
  • Understands the department and works with Supervisor to maintain the department schedule.
  • Safeguards procedures to ensure workflow from one department to the next is as seamless as possible.
  • Manages the department calendar.
  • Knows inventory in the department (workable / non-workable).
  • Performs artist check-ins to determine status of the work in the department.
  • Effectively communicates with artists regarding timelines. Directs employees in prioritizing tasks when necessary.
  • Coordinates crew meetings.
  • Handles requests made by crewmembers, Directors, Department Head, Production Management and Production Supervisor.
  • Takes notes during rounds and distributes information to the department afterwards.
  • Provides communications to the crew via email, one-on-one meetings and during crew meetings.
  • Stays abreast of issues on the floor and elevates information appropriately to Production Supervisor.
  • Able to navigate the intranet and asset browser. Able to pull up shots and models, using Linux, and manages technical issues during rounds and approvals. Learns the necessary computer programs and network directory system.
  • Understands the pipeline and where department fits in.
  • May attend production meetings and provides departmental updates.
  • Contributes information for department and production evaluations as required.
  • Supports studio and production directives.
Required Skills
  • Software requirements: Microsoft Word and Excel, Gmail and knowledge of production tracking databases.
  • Knowledge of Linux, Maya, Shotgun, Flix, Photoshop and/or Illustrator is a plus.
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Required Experience
  • 2+ years of previous Feature Animation production experience required.
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Job Location
Glendale, California, United States
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

Tim Wolkiewicz

What is your name and your current occupation? 

Tim Wolkiewicz – Production Coordinator at Hasbro on G.I. JOE

What are some of the crazier jobs you had before getting into animation?
I worked in a pet store for 7 years.  I have cleaned up and looked after almost every type of domestic animal and have been bitten by about the same number.  I then transitioned into sales at the store.  It was a good job and I learned a lot about how to interact with people and to know everything about what your selling.  It is easier to sell a product more then yourself though.

What are some of your favorite projects you’re proud to have been a part of?
I loved working on “Adventures from the Book of Virtues.”  Maybe it was because of those I worked with or maybe because it was my first job in the industry.  I was able to work on all aspects of the project and was trusted to work to my full potential.  Currently I work on G.I. Joe.  It’s awesome to be on a show I grew up watching as a kid and the people here are really great.

How did you become interested in animation? 
Growing up I would watch cartoons every Saturday morning and after school.  I started drawing at a very early age and encouraged to do so by my parents…even though Continue reading