VFX Production Assistant

Harbor is a leading global production and post-production company specializing in creative and technical services for the film, television, and advertising industries. We work with some of the world's leading movie studios and advertising agencies and collaborate with award winning filmmakers to create outstanding motion pictures that captivates audiences and tells compelling stories across all visual platforms.

At Harbor, we value talent, artistry, and innovation. Harbor was founded on the principle of protecting creative intent of filmmakers by bringing all disciples under one roof for an elevated creative experience. This cross collaboration across film craft is what sets us apart and is the core of our work and the reason for our existence. We are committed to continuous growth and improvement, while staying true to our principles and values. The well-being of our team is a top priority, and we strive to create a supportive and respectful environment. At Harbor, we know that teamwork is essential to achieving extraordinary results. We are driven by ambition, and excited about the possibilities that the future holds.

Overview

The VFX Production Assistant will assist the producers and artists with the day-to-day logistics and management of projects. The producing team oversees all aspects moving a job through the facility's pipeline to final delivery and serves as the client’s main point of contact.  The VFX Production Assistant will supplement and support the department, including but not limited to creative VFX, colour grading, audio and delivery.  This position will report to the VFX Head of Production.

Responsibilities
 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support daily, weekly, and ongoing needs of commercial advertising departments
• Enter and track work orders, following up with artists to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Make PO entries and revisions and upload final invoices with oversight of Senior Producer
• Work closely with bookings to schedule both artists time and internal and external calls/meetings
• Track internal and external expenses for the department, on a job-by-job basis
• Tracking projects throughout completion and then upon delivery to ensure accurate invoicing and efficient use of staff/freelance time
• Create shot lists and enter/update meeting notes
• Predict possible scheduling conflicts and work with producing team to prevent them
• Assist and distribute information to VFX, Audio and Colour producing teams
• Interface with client services department to ensure the a seamless client experience
• Other project and post-related duties, as necessary and assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong experience in a post-production environment
• Is comfortable interfacing with both clients and fellow staff
• Is interested in a career in VFX Production
• Has a passion for the creative process and is enthusiastic to work with creatives and artists in the final stages of their projects
• Administrative software knowledge
• Extreme attention to detail
• Ability to take direction while solving problems creatively
• Proficient with Ceta
• Has a basic technical understanding of professional post-production workflows & formats