Production Coordinator (Hiring Immediately)

Company Description

Blue Zoo has a worldwide reputation for expertly crafting characterful CG animation. We pride ourselves on creating work that everyone involved with is immensely proud of, in a studio that cultivates friendship & creativity in a positive environment.

Over the last 19 years our animations have won many awards, including multiple BAFTAs, but that’s just the start - we have big ambitions for the future! So we are expanding the team and looking for super keen & highly organised Production Coordinator who share the same passion to join us for the ride!

Job Description

We are currently hiring a Production Coordinator for an exciting 3D animation production within the studio. The successful candidate must show enthusiasm, willingness to learn, very strong communication skills, as well as a flair for organisation and a passion for animation production. All whilst maintaining a cool head in a fast paced and very busy studio.

Act as the communication hub across all animation departments, as well as with our clients.
Help to plan and troubleshoot the pipeline for production
Plan with the available resources to optimise the efficiency of each department, in line with the schedule and budget.
Be across all aspects of the production as a whole, as well as individual departments.
Ensuring the team are working towards the various goals and deadlines that the production demands.

Confident in motivating and leading teams with enthusiasm whilst working to a tight deadline
Demonstrable Microsoft Excel skills and experience of working in Microsoft Excel, Google Docs and Final Draft
Experience of working with Production Management Software.

Excellent organisational skills and good at multitasking
Great team player
Self-motivated and able to work calmly under pressure
Hard working and efficient
Very strong communication skills
Have good IT skills
Understand how to control finances
Have an appreciation of accuracy and pay close attention to detail
Confident motivating and leading teams with enthusiasm whilst working to a tight deadline
Able to deliver on schedule, working calmly and efficiently under pressure

Qualifications

Demonstrable experience in scheduling and managing teams across multiple departments.
Client-facing experience as well as working to strict deadlines.
Experience working on long form animated series (preferable but not essential)
Experience working on 2D animated series (preferable but not essential)

Additional Information

Unlimited tea, coffee & breakfast
Many staff social events throughout the year
Free beer every Friday!
Subsidised local gym membership (for contracts over 2 months)
Profit participation (for staff who have been in our studio for 2+ years)

Central London studio (Fitzrovia)
Next to Regents Park (lovely for lunchtime in summer!)
Next to 3 tube stations (Regent's Park, Great Portland St & Warren St)
5 mins from Euston and Marylebone stations
10 min walk from Soho