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Passion is an award-winning independent production company with a 35-year heritage in making animated shorts, commercials, documentary series and features. Founded in London, Passion is a truly international company with studios in Paris, Barcelona, and producers in the USA. With world renowned animation talent, an Oscar Winning Feature Documentary team, experiential expertise, and a design driven sister-studio, Passion is uniquely positioned to create ground-breaking work for any medium.

Job outline:

• Schedule all meetings both in-person and virtually across multiple time zones
• Ensure EP and other members of the development team have all relevant information & material in preparation of meetings.
• Draft agendas for meetings where necessary
• Book + prepare meeting rooms and liaise with Reception for external visitors
• Review, track and filter all new enquiries + set up initial calls where necessary
• Track and maintain the status of all projects in development from early-stage enquiries to commissioned work
• Maintain and update the file saving systems with all latest material
• Take meeting notes and email out action steps to relevant people
• Support Director care + maintaining communication with key creatives
• Draft process NDAs and MNDAs
• Track & report on project developments by liaising with key members of the business affairs and development teams
• Research and track artists, writers and directors
• Look at trades (Deadline, Cartoon Brew, Variety etc.) for industry news and major industry updates.
• Research and track books in line with the development team’s intended slate
• Use the internal accounting software to ensure project pages and cost reports are up to date
• Process + approve invoices once approved with your EP

Requirements: 

• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail
• Self-motivated, proactive and collaborative
• Organised
• Diplomatic
• Experience in Animation required
• A love and understanding of the creative process

How to Apply:

To apply, please send your CV to: saskiab@passion-pictures.com

Start date: ASAP

Salary dependent upon experience (£30,000 to £40,000 per annum + benefits)

Job Overview:

The role of runner is an entry level position, with no experience required, although an interest in animation and some relevant technical skills is essential. You must be available to work some evenings and weekends. The role of runner is not full time, you can expect to work 2-3 shifts a week (approx. 30 hours). This role is ideally suited so someone looking for their first job in animation as it will give you an invaluable insight into how a busy, successful production company functions.

Job Outline:

• Ensuring the office runs smoothly day-to-day
• Supporting the COO, Head Runner and Receptionist in any ad hoc tasks throughout the day
• Keeping the office and meeting rooms tidy and organised
• Supplying refreshments for any client meetings
• Making local deliveries and collections
• Covering reception when needed
• Holding keys and alarm codes to the company building as you will sometimes open up in the mornings and lock up at night
• Assisting in research and development on projects where needed
• Feed and take our office dogs for walks throughout the day

Job requirements:

• An interest in animation/ CG/ visual/ design/ illustration/ documentaries, working knowledge of animation programs such as Maya would be excellent.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook and Excel, adobe products and willingness to learn
• Willingness to learn about advertising and commercials production terminology
• Knowledge of CG process/ techniques/ terminology an advantage
• Good personal and phone manner
• Willingness to learn the operation of the company telephone switchboard

Personal skills:

• Ambition to work within the animation industry
• Helpful, proactive, organised, methodical
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Good sense of humour
• Creative

All applications must be submitted to rebeccas@passion-pictures.com

Start Date: ASAP

Who are we?

Passion is an award-winning independent production company with a 33-year heritage in making animated shorts, commercials, documentary series and features. Founded in London, Passion is a truly international company with studios in Paris, Barcelona and producers in the USA. With world renowned animation talent, an Oscar Winning Feature Documentary team, experiential expertise and a design driven sister-studio, Passion is uniquely positioned to create ground-breaking work for any medium.