Coordinator Visual Effects

Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) is a premier live entertainment and media company. The Company includes Sphere, a next-generation entertainment medium powered by cutting-edge technologies to redefine the future of entertainment. The first Sphere venue in Las Vegas opened in September 2023. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming product, MSG , delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at sphereentertainmentco.com.

Who are we hiring?

Sphere Studios Visual Effects department is looking for a looking for a skilled Coordinator with experience production scheduling, communicating and coordination of complex projects, using both traditional and emerging technologies to produce unique experiences for the Sphere. The Coordinator, Visual Effects at Sphere Studios is a key support player for the VFX department and will report to the Sr. Manager, Visual Effects, supporting projects from concept to final delivery of content. They will also support the internal VFX teams at an end-to-end scale for Sphere Studios in Burbank. As the creative content shop for Sphere projects, we strive for the best content creation, delivering content that has never been witnessed before on displays that have never been seen in this scale. The role is responsible for ensuring that all productions are well supported during the post production process. This role will cover all productions within the studio including immersive experiences, residencies and events.

What will you do?

• Work with Department leads and VFX Supervisors to bid projects, creating and managing RFPs from external vendors where necessary.
• Ensure ShotGrid/Flow statuses and tasks are tracked and up to date
• Ensure schedules and studio docs are up to date (Google Docs)
• Coordinate and upload package deliveries, compile and send submission information
• Plan weekly and daily task schedule with VFX Supervisor
• Ensure crew are clear on project scope through weekly and daily delivery objectives
• Monitor and manage project progress, technical issues and studio development, ensuring work is being approved and completed on time and to specification.
• Track work to schedules and communicate risks, opportunities, and deadlines (internal and external)
• Tracking, documenting and archiving of completed projects and project learnings.
  
  

What do you need to succeed?

• 3-5 years’ experience at a VFX house or Studio supporting live action production, animation, episodic, film and/or immersive media with IMDB credits to back up
• Highly organized with excellent scheduling and task management skills
• Working experience with Shotgrid/Flow
• Breakdown and bidding expertise strongly preferred
• Technical post production knowledge is a bonus (i.e. industry standard software - Nuke, Premiere, Resolve, Fusion, C4D, Maya, AE, Adobe CS). Knowledge of industry standard file formats, industry standard naming conventions and file delivery protocol.
• Proficiency with the following: MS Office 360, Calendar, Excel, PowerPoint, Airtable
• Tireless attention to detail and follow through
• Understanding of visual effects processes including asset development, layout, matte painting, animation, fx, lighting and compositing
• Have a basic understanding of the following: production budgeting/accounting, scheduling, workflow for live action production, live events a plus
• Self-starter, motivated to learn
• Ability to work autonomously while having a clear sense of when to seek counsel from a senior team member
• A developing ability to interact with Clients/Creative Partners (with support of Producer)
• A sense of urgency balanced with the ability to prioritize and remain calm
• Behavior consistent with MSG values
  
  

Pay Range

$57,000—$75,000 USD

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