VFX Production Assistant - ReelShort LA (Contractor)

Company Overview:

Crazy Maple Studio is a fast-growing company based in the Bay Area and Los Angeles, focusing on mobile gaming, reading, and streaming. We are proud to have a global team that drives our innovation and success across diverse markets.

Our flagship platform, ReelShort, is the #1 vertical streaming app in the U.S., with over 5 million DAU, delivering bite-sized episodic content that keeps viewers hooked. Other standout products include Chapters, where users shape immersive stories across drama, fantasy, and romance, and My Fiction, a platform for consuming and creating serialized romance.

We’re proud to be recognized as one of the Global Most Loved Workplaces 2025, reflecting our commitment to innovation, creativity, and an employee-first culture.

Position Overview:

The VFX Production Assistant provides essential administrative and workflow support to ReelShort’s VFX department. This entry-level role focuses on maintaining accurate records, organizing files, and assisting in communication across teams, while also serving as a training ground for future VFX Coordinators. The PA will gain exposure to both creative and technical aspects of VFX production through shadowing sessions, including opportunities to observe on-set VFX supervision when applicable.

Responsibilities:

• Tracking & Documentation: Support the maintenance of shot and asset records, delivery trackers, and related documentation.
• Prepare and distribute meeting notes and action items to keep stakeholders aligned.
• File & Asset Management: Organize and label project files in accordance with team standards.
• Assist with archiving completed projects to ensure proper storage and accessibility.
• Cross-team Support: Provide administrative and coordination support to VFX Coordinators.
• Facilitate communication between VFX, Production, Post, and vendors by relaying updates and gathering feedback.
• Archiving & Reference Preparation: Assist in preparing project reference packages, including visual materials and documentation, for internal and future use.
• Contribute to the maintenance of the VFX reference library.
• Shadow & Growth: Shadow VFX Coordinators and Lead Compositors throughout the entire VFX pipeline, starting from pre-production through production and post-production, including creative discussions, vendor communication, QC sessions, and on-set VFX supervision when applicable, to gain a comprehensive understanding of creative and technical decision-making.
• Gain exposure to how creative and technical decisions are made in real time.
• Participate in internal training sessions to build pipeline literacy and creative awareness.
• Develop skills toward independent task ownership and progression into a Coordinator role.

Requirements

• Previous experience in production, post-production, or VFX support preferred, but not required
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; willingness to learn project tracking tools
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with VFX workflows, file management, or creative pipelines is a plus, but training will be provided
• Positive, proactive, and adaptable mindset, with an eagerness to learn and grow into a Coordinator role
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Fluency in English required; Mandarin proficiency preferred
• This is an on-site, five days a week position based in Los Angeles
• Occasional overtime or weekend work may be required to meet deadlines

Benefits

Compensation: This contractor position offers a monthly rate ranging from $3,000 to $3,500

Crazy Maple Studio, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.