Production Coordinator - Series (Lighting/FX)

SUMMARY:  

The Production Coordinator (Lighting/FX) supports the Producer and Production Manager (PM) who supervise the management of one or more front end departments for a production. Departments include Lighting and FX.

Sony Pictures Animation is a pre-production animation studio based in Los Angeles, California, creating both feature animation and animated series with artists from around the world. We pride ourselves on empowering filmmakers to lead the creative process, and allowing the hand of the artist to be truly felt, with the goal of producing bold and innovative visual storytelling.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Assist in overseeing project schedules to ensure the successful achievement of milestones and deadlines
• Coordinate and schedule production meetings
• Attend production meetings and take notes
• Accurate data entry in production tracking software
• Maintain organized production and artwork files within existing directory structures
• Special projects as needed
• Keep supervisors advised by providing accurate and timely information
• Direct people both internally and externally to the appropriate department to get the information that is needed
• Organize paperwork that is received so that it is easily retrievable
• Build trusting and open relationships with productions

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Proven experience working within CG series or VFX production pipelines
• Highly organized, exceptional organizational and time management skills, and excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and work well in a fast paced department
• Able to work independently and set appropriate priorities
• Highly adaptable; capable of both taking direction and proactively taking initiative
• Able to maintain a high level of discretion
• Computer and technology literate – familiarity with Mac/PC operating systems, Photoshop, Word, Excel and Gmail

The anticipated base salary for this position is $25/hour to $31/hour. This role may also qualify for incentives and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

Sony Pictures Animation is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.