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Who are we hiring?  

Sphere Studios is looking for a looking for a skilled VFX 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 VFX Coordinator at Sphere Studios is a key support player for the VFX department and will take direction from the VFX Producers/Supervisors and Post Supervisors to support projects from concept to final delivery of content. They will support the internal artists 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 VFX Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that all productions are well supported during the postproduction process. This role will cover all productions within the studio including and not limited to marquee attractions, immersive shows, residencies, and corporate 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  

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