Department Art & Digital Matte Painting Coordinator
Candidates are required to be based in British Columbia and eligible to work in Canada
ABOUT IMAGE ENGINE
Image Engine is a world-class VFX studio based in Vancouver, BC, that has built a reputation for excellence in the visual effects industry since 1995. We specialize in crafting stunning visual effects for feature films and television with an award-winning portfolio that includes Skeleton Crew, The Book of Boba Fett, The Mandalorian, Game of Thrones, Lost in Space, Jurassic World, and District 9.
We offer a full range of visual effects services, from concept designs and pre-visualization to CG animation, compositing, and explosive volumetric digital effects. Our crew is passionate about storytelling and pushing the artistic and technical boundaries to deliver the highest quality work on every project. R&D is central to our philosophy of driving creativity through innovation and we're committed to continually evolving our robust production pipelines.
At Image Engine, we value diversity and teamwork, and we're proud to foster a workplace culture that is supportive, respectful, and empowering. We believe that our success is a reflection of our exceptionally talented team, and we're always looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join us on our mission to create unforgettable visual experiences. Join our team and be part of something extraordinary.
POSITION PURPOSE
The Art & DMP Department Coordinator position is a critical role in the workflow process for the department. They will use their understanding of production workflows to manage priorities across multiple shows simultaneously. They will learn to identify and flag concerns to the Project Manager, Head of Department and Department Supervisor. They will promote interdepartmental communication to move information from one department to expedite completion. They will be on the pulse within the department and be able to communicate status reports to the Project Manager when required.
They will use their love for film and positive attitude to establish relationships with artists and will be willing to learn new techniques to increase production efficiencies.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide ongoing support to ensure the highest productivity of the artists
- Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously within the Art & DMP Department.
- Organise internal department meetings and show review sessions
- Take and distribute detailed meeting notes via Shotgrid.
- Work with the Production Manager and Supervisors to adhere to schedules and keep tasks on track.
- Able to generate task schedules based on milestones provided.
- Track the status of all tasks in the department, maintaining an accurate and up-to-date database
- Communicate successes and challenges faced by the team to the Production Manager
- Ensure artists have the information and materials required to complete their work efficiently
- Facilitate communication between departments
- Ensure all email & remote chat correspondence is up to date, responding to emails & messages in a timely manner
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- 1+ years’ experience as a production assistant/coordinator in the assets dept in feature film/TV is preferred, otherwise a background in VFX/Animation required.
- Understanding of VFX workflow process is preferred
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Technical skills
- Basic MS Excel skills
- Shotgrid/ Proprietary task management software experience is an advantage
Core skills
- Must be able to multi-task and maintain a positive attitude when working under pressure
- Highly organised, able to transform detail-oriented work into action items.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Capable of motivating and leading a large team, with enthusiasm and clarity
- Excellent time management skills
- Enthusiasm and dedication to post-production work
- Willing to learn new techniques and technology
- Approachable persona