Production Coordinator, Senior

Sony Pictures Imageworks is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. We are committed to respecting traditional lands, and working with communities towards reconciliation. Sony Pictures Imageworks Canada Inc.658 Homer Street., Suite 405, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2R4 Project based, Full Time Language in work environment - English Benefits per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable Sony Pictures Imageworks is seeking a Senior Production Coordinator to join our team in our Vancouver location! Summary:  The Senior Production Coordinator reports directly to the Production Department Manager. The role supports APM(s)/DPM(s)/Producer(s) by coordinating a team of artists on a show, possibly in multiple teams or departments. The ideal candidate must have extensive coordinating experience in VFX Feature Film, CG Animation, and/or Game production, with good people and self management skills. A minimum of 4 years experience working in VFX Feature Film, CG animation Feature Film, or Game production is required.  What you'll be doing: Preparing playlists for team touchbases and rounds Setting team calendar for regular meeting cadences (Google) Tracking shot data and reporting into tracking/asset management database (Shotgrid) Note taking in team touchbases and rounds Client communication in reviews and emails. Communicating Supervisor/Client comments from show dailies/shot reviews to artists (having a good command of technical shot analysis is a bonus) Liaising between artists, leads and supervisors Facilitating artist/supervisor needs (workstations, tablets, software, meals, etc) Cross departmental communication of kickbacks and notes affecting other departments. Tracking inventory and driving workflow to hit artist bid days and quota Problem solving with team supervisors/lead and APM to ensure artists are hitting bid days and quota Partnering with supervisors/leads and APM in evaluating artist abilities for shot assignments Dynamic problem solving and timely escalation of any potential missed targets Mentor more junior Production team members Motivating your team and ensuring morale is high (creative ideas for adding fun into the day!) Being aware of all hours worked within the team to monitor wellbeing and energy levels Assisting to request Artist overtime, ensuring requested hours are appropriate What we need to see: Have at least 3 years as a Production Coordinator in VFX Feature Film, CG animation Feature Film, or Game production. Technical and Operational Skills: Have an advanced understanding of the frontend/backend workflow for digital production, specific to Assets, Layout, Animation, CFX, FX, &/or Lighting/Comp teams Have an advanced understanding of production VFX and CG or Game scheduling Have an advanced understanding of Shotgrid Be able to navigate who to speak to for artist queries rel...