Production Coordinator – Elk Studios
(immediate start)
About Elk Studios and the Project
We are on the lookout for an experienced production coordinator to join the established team as work on an exciting new long form 2D animated series. We are looking for a like minded, experienced and enthusiastic coordinator to come onboard the already established crew. The show is a 2D Toon Boom Harmony series for BBC/WDR based on a very well-known children's book property. The crew will reach a capacity of approx 60 people for this show.
We are based on Bridge Street in Dundalk town centre and we are a hybrid studio; the full crew working 3 days a week in house (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) and 2 days remotely. We’ve chosen to work like this as we are a creative industry and need to come together in person to collaborate as a team and to work through any issues as they arise. It’s a great way for all of us to upskill and learn from one another. Being able to work from home 2 days a week, allows flexibility to our work/life balance. Work Life balance is one of the guiding principles of our ethos, and we feel that the 3/2 day split goes some way in achieving this.
About The Role
The Production coordinators role is the day-to-day coordination of the production This includes: coordinating production schedules & notes across departments, with a specific focus on the animation and comp department. Supporting HODs to create and meet department deadlines and outputs. Communicating clearly and regularly with the Production manager and Creative Team on the production status. Help create an atmosphere of cooperation, communication and mutual respect across all departments. Working along side the PM and the PA to facilitate the smooth flow of information internally and externally.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Ensure effective communication across all animation departments, as well as with clients
Work with departments to manage resources, crew and schedule
Communicate whether the team are staying on schedule and meeting deadlines
Work with the studio production tracking system and keep it up to date
Troubleshoot any unforeseen production issues or bottlenecks that may arise
Work tightly with the Production manager to ensure effective communication throughout the studio
Must Have:
At least 1 to 2 long form series experience in a studio
Experience working as a coordinator on an animation series
Excellent organisational skills and good at multitasking
Data and numbers focused is vital for this role
Good knowledge of animation and the pipeline
Comfortable juggling multiple tasks.
Excellent communication skills, proactive and happy to liaise with a whole team of people.
Must be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland and located/ able to relocate to Ireland.
Comfortable working in a fast paced environment to tight deadlines.
Experience working with animation and comp teams on a long form 2D series is a definite plus.
Immediate availability is key to being a successful candidate
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