Coordinator, VFX - Japan

Netflix

Netflix

Tokyo, Japan
Posted 6+ months ago
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The Opportunity
This role performs a variety of VFX management/coordination duties spanning all Netflix-branded live-action original projects with a focus on scripted content. This role will support the Manager, VFX, Japan across a variety of duties spanning all projects within the region. A successful candidate will be self-motivated, proactive, quick-thinking, flexible, able to pivot when necessary, thorough, and able to juggle multiple and diverse responsibilities with a strong emphasis on organization and unwavering attention to detail at all times. This is a demanding and fast-moving position that requires someone who is a positive thinker, an effective communicator, and able to exercise good judgment and initiative. This role will be based in our Tokyo office.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Track the VFX progress of Netflix-branded Japan titles
  • Set up and/or take notes during all meetings, maintain weekly agendas
  • Help design, standardize, and implement new workflow/tracking methods for projects to ensure transparency of progress in partnership with the Manager, VFX Japan
  • Liaise and coordinate between vendors, crew, and internal teams to improve cross-vertical information flow, provide support on Netflix tools, and manage schedules
  • Support creating VFX shot breakdown and VFX schedule from scripts/treatments during early development
  • Maintain data, files, and tracking documents in alignment with the Netflix VFX team and cross-functional partners
  • Sync with post-production to set up reviews and provide guidance on VFX-related matters where necessary
  • Collect data on VFX projects and the market for current and future title and team VFX strategy
  • Proactively communicate with APAC VFX teams to exchange best practices and gather insights to improve the Japan workflow
  • Maintain the most up-to-date notes on current and potential international vendors

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a VFX/CG coordinator or VFX/CG production manager handling film, series, TV/Web commercials, streaming, or games
  • Ability to handle a fast-paced environment, supervising several projects at various points of production (from development through delivery)
  • Strong organizational skills with a proactive mentality and creative problem-solving abilities
  • Familiarity with production software such as Autodesk Flow Production Tracking(ex-Shotgrid) as well as Google Suite
  • A strong understanding of VFX workflow and Pipeline
  • Working knowledge of VFX facilities (e.g. virtual production facilities) and DI/finishing facilities is ideal
  • Highly organized, efficient, and detail-oriented
  • Comfortable with a fast pace and constant change
  • Team player who operates in a fast-paced team-oriented setting
  • Passionate about our culture and values in the workplace
  • Fluency in Japanese and Business-level English is mandatory
  • Some international travel is expected
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