BC - Senior VFX Coordinator - Stop Motion VFX Project

Senior VFX Coordinator

All applicants must be residents of British Columbia Canada.
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada ie. Citizen PR Open Work Permit.

At this time were pleased to offer this role as an option to work from home OR work from our Vancouver studio in the beautiful Gastown area close to the Waterfront Station in Downtown. (Remote is not available outside of BC)

About Zoic
Zoic Studios is a Visual Effects company that specializes in high end visual effects for television film and advertising. Our mantra is VisualEvolution- we focusoneverypart of theprocess from the final picture to the pipeline used to create them.

Are youlooking for your nextcreative and technical challengeCome join our team!

Why Join Zoic

• We are an Artist owned and operated VFX studio.
• We love what we do and always stay curious about new technology and techniques.
• We respect work/life balance in a hectic industry.
• We work with a team from all walks of life and backgrounds.

We are excited to share an incredible stop-motion animated feature project that promises creativity collaboration and a fantastic chance to showcase your skills!

Summary of Position

The Senior VFX Coordinator acts as a liaison between artists leads and production. This position organizes department reviews takes notes and tracks information while ensuring artists have all necessary materials and direction to complete their tasks correctly and on schedule.

Job Functions

• Ensure artists have all necessary materials information reference and creative direction to complete their tasks correctly and on schedule.
• Schedule prepare and track submissions and assist in running meetings artist rounds crew/department dailies and reviews.
• Take notes and document all dailies reviews and meetings; publish notes and reference to department database in ShotGrid.
• Work with production to maintain and communicate weekly targets to artist teams based on scheduled milestones.
• Build and maintain department playlists goals and action items.
• Regularly check in with artists and leads regarding task statuses as well as up and downstream requirements; routinely update ShotGrid with the current statuses.
• Identify current or potential roadblocks and proactively problem solve prospective solutions or timely alternatives with diplomacy.
• Drive information to the production and leads regarding task statuses so that schedules and priorities can be adjusted accordingly.
• Work with the production and render wrangler to manage farm priorities.
• Secure materials equipment and software for crew and forecast supply needs and track purchases.

Qualifications

• 5 years feature film or television experience preferably in visual effects or animation.
• 5 years experience coordinating groups of people.
• Ability to plan schedule and monitor progress across multiple interdependent departments.
• Excellent organizational/communication skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with word processing (Word) spreadsheets (Excel) and other Office software skills.
• Working knowledge of ShotGrid software.
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop a plus.

Additional information

• British Columbia Employees Pay Range: $25- $35(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)
• Candidates MUST belocated in the Lower MainlandBritish Columbia. This Role requires the candidateto work onsite within our Vancouver Studio in Gastown.
• Zoic does not cover relocation costs.
• Any and allremote positions require the candidate to have a reliable internet connection via ethernet and work on Pacific Standard Time.
• This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.
• Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we regret that only those selected to interviewwill be contacted.

This position is based in Vancouver. All applicants must reside in British Columbia.

Permanent Residents and Canadians only please.