Visual Effects Assistant

Job Description

Summary of Position

Lionsgate is seeking a Visual Effects Assistant in its Physical Production department who will report directly to the SVP of Visual Effects. This position requires a talented individual who will handle a variety of administrative duties, as well as production tasks. Responsibilities include maintaining calendar, scheduling, answering and rolling calls, coordinating travel arrangements, and other administrative duties as assigned. This position will also be involved in many production duties such as managing VFX workflows, breaking down scripts, managing vendors, communicating between outside production personnel and the studio, and organizing VFX production documents and information.

Responsibilities
• Maintain calendar and schedules

• Taking notes in VFX reviews

• Managing outside VFX Vendors and other VFX personnel

• Updating VFX vendor comparisons

• Building, organizing, and maintaining production databases

• Overseeing production wrap

• Archiving VFX Assets

• I/O transfers

Qualifications and Skills
• Demonstrated interest in visual effects

• Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and be a self-starter

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and be self-sufficient

• Ability to work independently and take initiative along with attention to detail

• Strong work ethic, reliable, mature, professional, and positive attitude required

Nice to Haves
• Minimum 1-year experience on a VFX Production or at a VFX Facility

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Google Suite

• Knowledge of Aspera, FTP and SFTP protocol, Shotgrid, CineSync

• Familiar with production reports, budgets, & schedules

Compensation

$43,000 - $45,000

EEO Statement

Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g6y6k0-3-145-88-130-42 in your application.