Production Assistant

About Netflix Animation Studios

Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by building a community of amazing artists and talent across three vibrant locations globally. Come join us!

Job Summary: Production Assistant

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Production Assistant to join our team on an exciting new animated feature film. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative filmmaking environment and is passionate about animation and production. As a Production Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the production team. You will act as a central point of coordination across departments, ensuring effective communication, organisation, and administrative support throughout the project.

What You’ll Do

• Track leave requests and production outages, providing summaries to Production Management as required
• Coordinate new starter onboarding, including start dates, seating allocations, and starter kits
• Liaise with Employee Services and IT team to support onboarding and production needs
• Maintain and manage the production calendar, including coordinating meetings across sites
• Organise and support meetings, reviews, and crew screenings (virtual and in-studio)
• Coordinate digital delivery of materials between studio locations
• Maintain and update production documentation, workflows, and project information
• Provide administrative support to Producers and Production Managers
• Take and distribute clear and accurate meeting notes when required
• Provide additional support and coverage for Production Coordinators when needed
• Act as a point of contact for production visitors, working closely with the Reception team
• Coordinate purchasing requests and ensure appropriate approvals are obtained
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive production and company information
• Attend training and actively contribute to personal and team development

What You’ll Need

• 1+ years’ experience working as a Production Assistant or in a similar support role within film, post-production, VFX, animation, games, or creative industries; or Relevant education in film, VFX, animation, or a related discipline
• Experience with scheduling meetings and calendar management
• Strong computer literacy and administrative skills
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a positive team attitude
• A collaborative mindset with openness to feedback and direction
• Enthusiasm, initiative, and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Financial awareness within a production environment
• High level of professionalism and discretion
• Willingness to learn new workflows, tools, and technologies
• Passion for film and animation production

This role is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Hybrid Role (Minimum of 3 days a week in the office).

Key skills/competency

• Production Coordination
• Administrative Support
• Calendar Management
• Meeting Logistics
• Onboarding Coordination
• Communication Skills
• Organisational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Animation Production