VFX Production Coordinator

The multi-Oscar-winning creative Film & Episodic studio, at Framestore has worked with some of the greatest storytellers in film today. Collaborating with directors and producers across the complete filmmaking process to help design, plan and create beautiful images, we focus on finding innovative creative solutions to support their vision and set new standards for visual effects in cinema.

Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible.

About the role
The VFX Production Coordinator is central to visual effects project management. Working closely with the internal VFX Producer they assist the artists and help shots move forward through the pipeline. They play a key role and help strategize and implement tasks and targets crucial to the delivery of the project on time and on budget.

What you’ll do

• Work with Producer, Leads and Supervisors to track and manage the workflow through the departments meeting internal and external deadlines

• Help maintain a positive work environment by having a proactive attitude focused on collaboration with all team members

• Organise dailies, rounds and meetings, taking notes and following up on information for Artists and Leads as necessary

• Ensure production database is kept updated daily with notes and critical information before departing for the day

• Communicating information quickly and succinctly to crew and other departments in person as well as via e-mail, Shotgun. Following up with Artists if often necessary

• Work with artists to ensure task delivery dates and milestones are met, aiming to reduce over time.

• Oversee the execution of client deliveries of all temps and finals.

• Organise our client reference material received and sent

• Manage resources and communicate coherently with other support departments

• Keep communication flowing from Supervisor to Leads and crew to all other departments

• Anticipate and communicate issues to Producer and Supervisor to resolve problems quickly

• Take detailed, comprehensive notes and review with Lead after dailies/rounds

• Manage edits along with the editorial department

Requirements

Essential Skills:

• Previous experience as a Production Coordinator, ideally on VFX Feature projects

• Existing knowledge of production databases (e.g. Shotgrid/Flow)

• Highly organised, First-class time/project management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to facilitate exchange between departments

• Excellent leadership skills, comfortable working and collaborating with people. Able to work within a team towards a common goal

• Able to remain calm and confident in a fast-paced environment and proven ability to prioritise conflicting tasks

• Basic understanding of live-action and CG based visual effects workflows and pipeline and willingness to learn Framestore proprietary tools

• Good knowledge of MS Office/Google Suite

• Basic understanding of common file formats and resolutions
  

You might also have

• Basic Linux skills

• Basic Avid/editorial knowledge

• Knowledge of MS Project and Filemaker Pro
  

Accessibility Statement

Our Melbourne studio is fully accessible, with step-free entry and quiet spaces available. We are committed to supporting disabled colleagues and providing an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Application Process 

To apply, please complete the linked application form or email your resume and portfolio to recruiters@framestore.com with the subject line: VFX Production Coordinator - Melbourne. 

We review all applications manually and do not use artificial intelligence to screen candidates. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know—we are happy to accommodate your needs.