VFX Production Coordinator
Chennai, India
About WPP Production
We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world.
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What Does a VFX Production Coordinator Do at WPP Production?
We are looking for an experienced and proactive VFX Production Coordinator to manage and streamline production workflows, ensuring smooth coordination between departments and timely delivery of shots and sequences while maintaining quality standards.
The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of VFX pipelines, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to keep multiple teams and projects moving efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily production activities across Matchmove, Layout, Animation, FX, CFX, Lighting, Rendering, and Compositing.
- Manage shot tracking, production schedules, milestones, and delivery timelines.
- Work closely with artists, supervisors, department leads, and clients to track progress, communicate updates, and manage feedback.
- Monitor shot statuses, identify production bottlenecks, and proactively resolve workflow challenges.
- Track dependencies between departments to ensure smooth pipeline progression.
- Identify potential production risks, flag delays, and escalate issues when required.
- Prepare and maintain daily/weekly production reports, trackers, and delivery records.
- Ensure clear communication across departments and keep production teams aligned with project priorities.
- Support production planning and help ensure projects are delivered on time and within defined quality expectations.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5 - 8 years of relevant experience in VFX production coordination.
- Good understanding of end-to-end VFX pipelines and shot-based production workflows.
- Familiarity with production tracking tools such as ShotGrid, ftrack, or similar platforms.
- Good working knowledge of Excel and/or Google Sheets.
- Strong communication, organisational, planning, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple sequences, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
- Proactive problem-solving approach with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment.
Preferred Experience
- Experience working on feature films, OTT projects, episodic content, or commercials.
- Exposure to multi-department VFX workflows and large-scale productions.
- Experience coordinating with international teams and clients is an added advantage.
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Why work here:
At WPP Production, you’ll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You’ll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP’s unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment.
Inclusion and Impact
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