Digital Media Project Coordinator (Project Hire/Internal Assignment)) at The Walt Disney Company

Glendale, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Entertainment, Media, Visual EffectsIndustries

Requirements

Solid communication abilities and interpersonal skills
Producorial instincts working with artists, vendors, technical programmers, engineers, creative directors, and senior management
Ability to be flexible, proactive, take direction well, and present a positive image for the team
Seeking mentorship, guidance, and insight as needed
In-depth understanding of visual effects pipeline inclusive of live action plate processing, CG, and compositing pipelines
Visual effects production and digital workflow understanding
Forward-thinking logistics planning and detail-oriented organizational support

Responsibilities

Updates and maintains the Visual Effects Design Studio Shotgun project - inclusive of artist assignments, task status, artist notes, scene and setup details, and media ingest records to ensure the data, schedule dates, and pertinent information are accurate
Creates shots breakdown sheets of the creative content for the Media Producer for bidding
Coordinates invitees for digital meetings, work sessions, and reviews to ensure critical parties can attend, and raises issues with solutions to the Media Producer as needed
Downloads Dailies, creates playlists in Shotgun, and works with the vendor on assets and multi-week deliveries
Demonstrates in-depth understanding of visual effects pipeline when taking notes and dialoguing about processes clearly and concisely with producers and digital artists
Ensures the digital artists have access to the assets and files they need from the different show disciplines and from outside vendors
Schedules artist rounds for the VFX Supervisor and documents action items in Shotgun
Prepares digital delivery packages for reviews and turnovers with direction from the VFX Supervisor – inclusive of assembling assets for presentations, compressing digital files for web sharing, and watermarking media as needed
Coordinates Visual Effects Design Studio needs for mockups and field testing – inclusive of scheduling, documenting action items, and driving follow-up communication
Strategizes with Media Producer on preparation for Installation, inclusive of building and tracking the trip schedule with start/end dates, purchasing expendables to support the team, supporting technical playback of the media, and troubleshooting issues as they arise
Facilitates on-lining and off-lining of digital deliveries including quality-controlling the deliveries and prioritizing early versions that can be backed up and archived as new ones arrive
Communicates clearly and respectfully with the artistic and technical teams, and with senior production and project leadership
Demonstrates excellent meeting-facilitation, presentation, and collaboration skills to ensure production team members are aligned on project objectives

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ShotgunVisual EffectsDigital WorkflowProject CoordinationVendor ManagementArtist AssignmentShot BreakdownCG AssetsLive-Action PlatesNote-TakingSchedulingMedia Production

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a full-time position with permanent employment?

This is a full-time Project Hire position with no guarantee of permanent placement.

What is the work arrangement or location for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the Digital Media Project Coordinator role?

The role requires visual effects production and digital workflow understanding, organizational skills for Shotgun management, communication with vendors and teams, and knowledge of VFX pipelines including live-action plates, CG assets, and compositing.

What is the team environment like for this position?

This role is an integral member of the digital production team, working with artists, vendors, technical programmers, engineers, creative directors, and senior management in a collaborative environment.

What makes a strong candidate for this Project Coordinator role?

Strong candidates demonstrate flexibility, proactivity, solid communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to take direction well, and a positive team image while seeking mentorship as needed.