Pre-Production Coordinator

SUMMARY:  

The Pre-Production Coordinator directly supports the show’s Production and Creative leadership across multiple departments to track the creation, inventory, and distribution of Pre-Production materials. The Pre-Production Coordinator will work with departmental leads including Script, Casting, Story, Editorial, Design and Color, as well interfacing with potential Partner studios.

Sony Pictures Animation is a pre-production animation studio based in Culver City, California, creating both feature animation and animated series with artists from around the world. We pride ourselves on empowering filmmakers to lead the creative process, and allowing the hand of the artist to be truly felt, with the goal of producing bold and innovative visual storytelling.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the Creative leads, Line Producer and Production Manager to meet Pre-Production milestones according to schedule
• Coordinate and schedule regular Creative Check-Ins, including with show partners outside of SPA, and disseminating any notes and follow up information
• Coordinate and schedule Vis Dev and Pre-Build Design launches and reviews, disseminating any notes and follow up information
• Maintain asset breakdowns for Look Dev Presentations, Animation Tests, Pre-Build shipments, Scripts, Storyboards, and Animatics
• Consistently communicate accurate and timely information to production leadership 
• Responsible for management of all production assets in Shotgrid and tracking artist progress
• Prepare asset status reports for Production Manager and Line Producer using Shotgrid and associated software
• Maintain organized production and artwork files within existing directory structures
• Assist other departments as necessary which includes, but not limited to, completing expense reports, ordering office supplies, scheduling.
• Liaison between Production Management and Creative teams in trusting and open relationships
• Special projects as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous animation office or project experience
• Highly organized, resourceful and diligent with excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and work well in a fast paced department
• Must be willing to take direction and be flexible with rapidly changing workflow
• Able to work independently and set appropriate priorities
• Able to maintain a high level of discretion
• Computer and technology literate – familiarity with Mac/PC operating systems, Google Suite, Adobe Suite, Shotgrid, SyncSketch, Miro, Flix, Storyboard Pro, CG software preferred

The anticipated base salary for this position is $19.00/hour to $26.45/hour. This role may also qualify for incentives and/or comprehensive benefits. 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.

Sony Pictures Animation is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.