Production Assistant

Job Description

You are a self-starter who is known for picking things up quickly. You can't help but focus on the details. You're not afraid of a fast-paced environment while juggling multiple tasks and priorities. You keep everything running smoothly and organized, all while maintaining a positive attitude. Sound familiar?

We are looking for Production Assistants to support our Production team on our next animated feature!

What you'll get to do:
• Liaise with multiple departments and clients (i.e. Client Services, Front of House, Building Services, IT, HR, Production) in order to be the first point of contact for production related requests
• Effectively and efficiently maintain the production calendar, including all related meeting requests from various sites
• Track all leave requests and attendance across the production; collate forms and distribute to relevant production management
• Ensure any conflicting priorities are communicated in a timely manner to all relevant parties
• Coordinate and collate all New Starter Forms/Checklists including liaising with relevant departments
• Collate and maintain new starter kit; update and maintain throughout the production while also keeping track of new starter start dates, seat allocations etc.
• Collate and update the internal, external and photo contact list for the production
• Be the first point of contact for the production in regards to catering for the production
• Maintain, distribute and manage the handling of all copies of the script within the production
• Update documentation for production department and catalogue all library items
• Organise and attend weekly and/or monthly crew screenings
• Collate, maintain and follow up on all purchasing for the production, ensuring appropriate approval

What you bring:
• 1+ years' experience working as an Assistant in a fast-paced environment (animation/VFX industry experience highly regarded)
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to prioritise and achieve deadlines
• Strong computer skills with an openness to new workflows and tool sets
• Strong professionalism, able to ensure communication is conducted in a professional and timely manner at all times
• Experience with scheduling and calendar management
• Adaptive attitude with experience maintaining a healthy team spirit while under pressure
• Collaborative team member who actively listens, takes direction, and remains open to feedback
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, positivity, and initiative
• Passionate about film, with particular interest in animation
• Keen to learn and motivated to contribute to the success of the team and project

Please include a cover letter and tell us why you're interested!

Please apply if you are eligible to work in Canada.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1op2m-18-117-158-47-42 in your application.