Frederic Jean

Background

About Frederic Jean

Experienced Art Department Coordinator with a demonstrated history of working in the Cinema & Television entertainment industry. Skilled in Art Department Management, International Shipping, Budgeting and Research. The art department coordinator begins work during pre-production and is responsible for tasks as delegated by the art director. These tasks will include managing all department communications concerning scheduling, such as informing pertinent staff of design meetings, delivery deadlines, and related events. It is the coordinator’s job to ensure that all parties are on the same page and informed about decisions and changes that will affect the development of art assets and concept material. He will also participate in research, the coordinator must use all available resources to gather necessary information concerning color, style, textures, and materials for that purpose. In preparation for construction of scenery, this person is responsible for documenting a complete materials and equipment list and then for gathering vendor proposals for renting or purchase. When the appropriate vendors have been selected, the coordinator will oversee the purchase or rental agreements and collect applicable paperwork for billing. Therefore, the coordinator is also tasked with tracking the art department budget and delivering that information to the line producer. Other duties delegated to this position may include scheduling crew and documenting time sheets. During production, the coordinator continues to monitor expenditures against the budget and turns that information over to the production office, as well communicating call times for the art department crew. At the conclusion of principal photography, he must hand over all budget documentation for billing to the line producer, and see that vendors are paid. This person must also manage the return of all rentals to the appropriate vendors. Also worked in the Wardrobe Department and VFX Department as a Coordinator/Accountant Strong professional with a AEC focused in Media Technology and film sets in television and cinema from O'Sullivan College.