Production Coordinator

Industrial Light & Magic

Salary or Budget: $58,958 - $75,495 p.a
Experience required: 2+ years

The Production Coordinator for Technology works directly with the CG Technology Supervisors to ensure that all escalated Show Support tickets in their studio are routed to the correct Engineering discipline team and addressed in an appropriate and timely manner. They will be responsible for crewing, scheduling, and managing support tickets and communicating the status back to the show CG Supervisor. Coordinators are significant points of information on all shows for Technology and need to be able to balance multiple needs, projects, and tasks at one time.

What You’ll Do

  • Work closely with Engineering Leads in crewing, casting and scheduling your Studio’s escalated show support tickets or communicating alternative next steps back to the show stakeholders
  • Work closely with CG Technology Supervisors in your studio, developing specialized knowledge around the Technology, Tools, Pipeline and workflows used in specific artist disciplines supported by your CG Tech Supervisors
  • Establish a process for communicating escalated show support assignments and priorities to show CG Supervisors, Artist Supes, and Leads, as well as the appropriate CG Technology Supervisor and Engineering Discipline team – this should be daily
  • Schedule, track, and manage assigned work within JIRA as well working with Technology Project Managers and CG Technology Supervisors to ensure the status of the work is visible to the right Technology teams
  • Ensure the escalated show support for your studio is prioritized for each appropriate Engineering Discipline and is meeting internal (show) expectations and needs; check in with the crewed Engineers on a regular basis regarding workload, targets, needs, etc
  • Track escalated support status and coordinate artist testing and feedback at appropriate intervals to ensure the solution being delivered with meet show needs
  • Keep a weekly synopsis of your studio’s escalated show support and it’s status in a clear and always available format
  • Serve as key communication liaison between all parties relevant to your work; provide updates, priorities, reschedules, and status of all escalated support at any given moment
  • Anticipate and communicate issues to heads of team(s) to reach solutions in a timely manner
  • Technical ability and knowledge required to run Linux, Windows, and Mac-based programs
  • Perform special projects as needed

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Film, Art, Drama, Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience required
  • 2-3 years work experience in production to include strong working knowledge of post production techniques and terminology
  • Proficiency in Macs/PCs including Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with Google Suite
  • Must possess very strong organizational and communication skills and be able to handle a variety of tasks in an efficient manner while meeting deadlines
  • Ability to work on a computer/keyboard for long periods of time
  • Ability to work overtime on an ongoing basis
  • Must have the ability to juggle multiple projects, work with diverse personalities and work within strict deadlines
  • Attention to detail, follow through and strong communication skills

The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About Industrial Light & Magic:

Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Lucasfilm Ent Co Ltd, LLC Payroll Svc, which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.

Lucasfilm Ent Co Ltd, LLC Payroll Svc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.