Art/Puppet Department Coordinator

Details

• Position
  Art Department Coordinator
• Start Date
  Mar 20, 2017
• Location
  Los Angeles, CA, United States
• Rate
  This is a paid position.
• Status
  Job has been filled

Job Description

Emmy Award winning Production Company is seeking an extraordinary Coordinator with an interest in stop motion animation. This position is responsible for coordinating the on-time delivery of all puppets, sets, and props. Manages all coordination & communication between Puppet/Art Departments and Production.

Responsibilities:
• Manage the Art/Puppet Department build and delivery schedule
• Work closely with the Producer, Production Coordinator, Production Designer, and Head of the Puppet Department in order to assure that all assets are delivered on time to their Stages in order to keep Animation moving forward
• Stay up to date on the progress of all set, prop, and puppet builds and keep the Production department informed on the status of upcoming assets
• Review animation schedule throughout the day to stay informed of changes, and assure that assets needed for upcoming shots are ready when needed
• Deliver and track props and puppets to stages
• Manage and handle requests from the shooting floor and animators
• Maintain the upkeep of puppets
• Additional duties including but not limited to: coordinating specialty studio-wide fabrication requests, manage builds, and maintain inventory of art/puppet department fabrication materials and supplies

Skills:¬¬
• BS/BA in film, television, art, or related field preferred
• Prior Coordinating experience required
• Animation industry experience a plus
• Strong communication skills and relationship building ability
• Demonstrated ability to think clearly and quickly under pressure
• Must work effectively under own initiative and strict deadlines
• Self-Starters who are assertive, enthusiastic and highly motivated
• Strong interpersonal skills, showing everyone respect even when stress and frustration arises
• Ability to multitask
• Willingness to learn and take direction
• Ability to plan, schedule, prioritize and monitor progress across multiple, interdependent departments
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems
• Having an understanding of materials and processes used in fabrication
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail