Studio: Blink Industries
Job Opening: Production Coordinator (Animation)
Location: London, United Kingdom
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Supporting the Producers / Production Manager and relevant Department Heads in planning, facilitating, tracking and reporting on all aspects of Animation Production, according to the master schedule, taking care of all day-to-day departmental & crew needs,
- Create, communicate and maintain departmental schedules and reports, using as a reference the master schedule and project management tools,
- Projected and day-to-day scheduling of artists and resources and ensure that required quotas are met and progress is monitored through Shotgrid,
- Supporting the Animation Directors, Supervisors and Animators in managing their workloads and adhering to deadlines,
- Work closely with relevant Production Crew & HoDs to ensure clear communication and flow of information across all departments,
- Day-to-day problem solving and flag issue as they arise. Proactively suggest and implement solutions as needed,
- Maintain tracking documents / general departmental documentation and keep Shotgrid up to date with all necessary information, feeding accurate reports to Producers when necessary,
- Ensure external, client and legal/S&P feedback is communicated to the teams and incorporated when flagged,
- Regularly check in with relevant crew to track their progress and offer day-to-day support,
- Assist Senior Production team with recruitment / HR / crew wellbeing needs as required to help foster a balanced, sustainable and welcoming work environment for everyone
Qualifications & Skills:
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience, preferably on animated TV Series,
- Expert knowledge of the 2D animation production process,
- Experience working within CG pipelines (a plus)
- Excellent oral and written English language communication skills,
- Strong team player with a high level of empathy as well as communication and interpersonal skills,
- Quick learner and ability to work in a fast-paced series environment,
- Experience taking thorough notes and as well as review and assess material and notes with multiple needs. Ability to identify and prioritise the actionable points and relay clear instructions to artists,
- Excellent knowledge of project management tools and methodologies, including Excel and Shotgrid,
- Excellent analytical skills and good understanding of basic mathematical principles and aptitude / enthusiasm for working with numbers
- Experience creating, implementing and managing departmental schedules and workloads,
- Ability to motivate and coordinate a diverse team of artists with enthusiasm, and proactive and positive approach to problem solving
- Experience of discussing, suggesting, strategizing and implementing processes to streamline and optimise production workflow.
