Bilingual 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 works closely with the VFX Producer. They will provide essential administrative and logistical support to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the visual effects aspects of our upcoming projects. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a passion for visual effects in film, television, or other media productions. Responsibilities: Support the VFX Producer and other team members with various administrative tasks, such as scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and organizing digital files and documents. Coordinate the planning and execution of visual effects for productions, from pre-production to final delivery. Prepare and distribute visual effects breakdowns to relevant stakeholders. Serve as a liaison between productions and the visual effects team, ensuring effective communication and collaboration throughout the process. Facilitate smooth transitions with post-production, overseeing the delivery of final visual effects shots and communicating any necessary revisions. Manage the delivery and distribution of VFX assets and elements among internal and external stakeholders, ensuring adherence to quality standards and deadlines. Provide on-set supervision for visual effects as directed by the VFX Producer and VFX Supervisor. Assist in research and development tasks, including gathering reference materials, conducting internet research, and contributing to the development of creative concepts and ideas. Requirements Bachelor's degree in film, animation, visual effects, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Previous experience working in a production environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other standard office software. Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced production environment, with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges. Passion for visual effects and a desire to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Valid driver's license and a clean driving record. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. Fluent in English and Mandarin. Familiarity with the VFX pipeline is a plus. Benefits Compensation: This contractor position offers a monthly rate ranging from $3,000 to $3,500 Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits 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.