Textiles Assistant - Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden (WBSL)

Warner Bros. Entertainment; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in London is seeking a Textiles Assistant to support film production by preparing specialist lighting textiles. The role includes equipment management, warehouse maintenance, and cultivating client relationships. Ideal candidates should have experience with lighting equipment and manual handling skills. Training is available. This is an on-site position.

Benefits

On-site gym

Flexible office space

Childcare facility

Qualifications

• Previous experience with Film and Television lighting equipment is advantageous, but training can be provided.
• Experience with manual handling of lighting equipment and loading vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Pick and return equipment from the warehouse for Lighting Textiles rental orders.
• Maintain the warehouse and document damaged equipment.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with clients.

Skills

Experience with Film and Television lighting equipment

Manual handling of lighting equipment

Job description

Overview

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role

Step behind the scenes of world-class film production and become part of the creative force that helps shape the look and feel of iconic sets. As a Textiles Assistant, you’ll play a hands-on role in preparing specialist lighting textiles used by our Lighting clients across stages and locations. This is a unique opportunity to gain practical experience and learn industry-specific skills, all while contributing to the storytelling of major productions filmed here at Leavesden.

Your Responsibilities

• Pick and return equipment from the warehouse for Lighting Textiles rental orders, and vice versa.
• Bar code equipment and put WB identification markers on the equipment.
• Maintain the warehouse.
• Check, Clean, and Re-Bag textiles and Flags/Nets.
• Sort damaged Flags/Nets for recovery.
• Document/photograph damaged equipment.
• Maintain consignment stock levels.
• Complete stock takes.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with clients.

Qualifications & Experiences

• Previous experience with Film and Television lighting equipment is advantageous, but training can be provided.
• Experience with manual handling of lighting equipment and loading vehicles.

Business Overview

Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden (WBSL) is a world-class film and TV studio offering one of the largest facilities in the UK. The purpose-built studio site is home to 20 sound stages, production offices, workshops, an indoor water tank, and an extensive, clear-horizon backlot.

WBSL includes the on-site production rentals business, Warner Bros. Set Lighting & Rigging, which provides the industry with state-of-the-art lighting equipment, scaffolding, and production supplies for stage and location shoots worldwide. In addition, Warner Bros. De Lane Lea, based in London, provides picture and sound post-production services for film and TV, and has a dedicated Dailies department on the lot at WBSL.

Warner Bros. Leavesden Park, adjacent to the Studio, offers modern and flexible office space for productions and is home to The WonderWorks, a bespoke childcare facility available to those working on site.

With a range of services including an on-site gym, café, and wellbeing room, WBSL provides the perfect home for productions and has become the studio of choice for many filmmakers worldwide.

Onsite Working - This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement, where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

How We Get Things Done

Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at the guiding-principles page along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit the accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.