Studio Assistant (6 Month FTC)
Job Description
We’re looking for a new Studio Assistant to join our team! You’ll be assisting our Operations Manager with day-to-day activities to make sure all the staff and freelancers have the resources and equipment they need and that the studio is a comfortable and productive environment for the team to work.
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About us
We are an east London based animation studio, founded by artists and filmmakers who believe that every creative project starts with a great idea. Specialising in 2D animation, we bring our love of craft and storytelling to everything we do, from advertising and interactive games to music videos and original content.
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Your responsibilities will include:
- Ad-hoc and last-minute support with any technical or IT problems and difficulties with machinery, equipment or software.
- Setting up new machines and other hardware
- Keeping track of and deploying software licenses
- Front of house duties such as answering the phone and collection of studio deliveries and post
- Database cleanup such as adding new freelancers, updating availability and deleting duplicates
- Making sure that all studio equipment is prepped, charged and ready to be used
- Ensuring that the studio is neat and tidy at all times, fully stocked (loo roll, coffee, tea, milk, cleaning supplies etc) and the plants are watered
- Assisting with managing studio receipts and expenses, prepping for bookkeeping.
- Assisting the Operations Manager and Talent & Scheduling Coordinator with onboarding freelancers, making sure they feel welcome and have the correct set up: - computer, software, cintiqs, server logins, welcome pack, fobs etc
- Assist with managing the maintenance of the studio
- Assisting with the organisation of all corporate and social events including staff parties and pizza Fridays
- Provide production support and assistance where needed
About you:
- You have excellent attention to detail
- You’ve got a good level of IT skill or are confident in your ability to pick up new IT skills
- You’re reliable, friendly and organised
- You are able to work independently and take initiative where needed
- You have no problem multitasking
- You’re approachable and easy to get on with
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Our Culture and Perks
- A collaborative, open environment where all employees can voice their opinions and ideas
- Encouragement and support to take ownership of the work you do
- A healthy and flexible work life
- Opportunities to learn from colleagues of all levels across the company through events like studio workshops and talks
- Pizza Friday and seasonal parties
- Competitive salary based on experience and performance
- 10 days of exploration time allocated to exploring creative ideas, learning new skills or helping to materialise others ideas
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- A diverse and international studio with artistic integrity at its core
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Read Me
- This position is open to those who have the right to work in the UK.
- This is an in-house position and the selected applicants must be open to relocation / able to commute to the studio regularly.
- Please include your earliest possible start date / current notice period
- We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds, but can’t get back to everyone who applies.