Production Assistant

Advertising Producers Association; City Of London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading VFX company in London is looking for a Production Assistant to manage schedules and assist producers for VFX projects. The ideal candidate has over a year of experience, excellent communication skills, and a solution-oriented approach. Responsibilities include scheduling artists, tracking project progress, and facilitating communication with external partners. This dynamic role requires a calm demeanor and self-motivation under pressure.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a production environment.
• Proficient in managing schedules and tracking project progress.
• Ability to maintain a positive team environment under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Schedule artists on VFX projects.
• Assist producers to ensure smooth project operations.
• Communicate with outsource partners.

Skills

Solution-oriented

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office skills (especially Excel)

Knowledge of the VFX Pipeline & tools

Job description

Selected Works is a talent led, client focussed, VFX & Colour Grading company based in London. Passionate about our craft and proud to be specialists. We focus our expertise exclusively on our partners, using our skills, our knowledge, and enthusiasm, to create outstanding work. Dedicated and personalised teams tailored to each project’s needs.

Selected Works utilises the very latest in technology enabling infinite scalability and creative freedom. Our reputation is forged by our people. We aim to find, train and nurture the most talented creative, technical and production talent in the industry.

Role: Production Assistant

(1 yr+ experience)

Closing: 12 th September

Responsibilities:

• Scheduling of artists on VFX projects.
• Assisting the EP’s, VFX Producers, Leads & Artists to ensure the smooth running of our VFX projects.
• Manage schedules and track project progress ensuring that the internal and external deadlines are met.
• Anticipate scheduling challenges and discuss them with the Producer & Lead Artists, to allow them to problem solve and plan accordingly.
• Manage Communication with outsource partners.
• Manage and run reviews/calls and take notes for all involved.

Skills

• A solution orientated person who can maintain teams and help to keep a positive and professional environment even when approaching a deadline and delivery.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to negotiate.
• You will have the ability to assess, evaluate and understand requirements through asking questions
• Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate clearly and positively
• Excellent skills with MS Office (particularly excel)/google docs.
• Knowledge of the VFX Pipeline & tools desirable.

About You:

• Self-motivation and ability to use initiative when problem-solving.
• The ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Calm under pressure.
• Able to take on board and action feedback.