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Office

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.

Job Overview

The role of receptionist is full-time, requiring you to be in the office 5 days a week. The receptionist is the first point of contact for telephone calls and visitors to the company, you will manage the company telephone switchboard for all divisions of the company, connecting callers and taking messages where necessary, as well as monitoring the company’s info email inbox and forwarding enquiries to the appropriate teams. You will develop and utilise a basic knowledge of the company’s activities and key personnel including the company’s website content and social media channels.

Job Outline

Answering switchboard and transferring calls
Greeting visitors
Making sure the office is observing Covid protocols
Keeping reception area tidy and presentable at all times
Ordering refreshments/lunches for meetings
Ensuring we have stationery supplies and printer paper
Arranging couriers, taxis, collections and daily post
Assisting COO and their assistant with ad-hoc tasks
Going on runs where needed
Managing meeting room bookings
Assisting with presentations/treatments/photoshop/InDesign where needed

Job Requirements

At least 1 year reception experience
An interest in animation and documentary production
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook and Excel, adobe products and willingness to learn
Ambition to learn about advertising and commercials production terminology
Knowledge of CG process/ techniques/ terminology an advantage

Personal Skills

Ambition to work within the Animation industry
Helpful, proactive, organised, methodical, good sense of humour
Accuracy with attention to detail
Good interpersonal skills
Must love dogs!

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

Start Date: ASAP

Who are we?

Job overview

Passion are looking for a New Business Producer to join their team. You will be across every stage of the pitch process, working very closely with Commercials EP, from initial briefing with agency to final pitch submission.

The ideal candidate will:

Have had at two to three years production experience at a top animation studio working as Producer or Production Manager.
Have a creative eye and positive way of thinking- and be a keen problem-solver.
Be a quick learner, and able to immerse themselves in our archive of work.
Be extremely organised.
Be calm under pressure and thrive in a busy environment.
Enjoy working in a team.
Be an excellent communicator with your team but also clients.

Responsibilities:

Supporting New Business team activities, working closely with EP.
Brainstorming with the wider New Business team which director or artist is suitable for an enquiry, assessing the enquiry with the production department in terms of feasibility.
Curate showreels in conjunction with the EP
Leading communication with the Client and Director during the pitch process.
Working closely with New Business Coordinator- booking and liaising with artists and crew during the pitch process and managing pitch budgets for each pitch with the EP.
Helping to create schedules & budgets with EP/HOP/production department team.
Helping to facilitate handover of project from pitch to award with the production team.

Salary circa £35K or based on Experience.

CVs to bellep@passion-pictures.com

Who are we?

Studio

JOB OVERVIEW

The role would consist of internal coordination for projects, specifically Commercials. Seeing a project from start to finish, from concept art, to Coordination of the CG team, through to Delivery. The CG Coordinator will liaise closely with the project Producer, VFX Supervisor, Head of CG and the Artists.

REQUIRMENTS

A minimum of 1 years’ experience in a similar role, Production company, Studio or Post house
Good understanding of CG, Animation, VFX workflows
A high level of organisational skills
Strong communication skills
Ability to multitask quickly and efficiently
Knowledge of scheduling software Shotgun would be an advantage

DUTIES

Work with Head of CG/ Studio Manager and Leads to schedule show and enforce delivery strategy
Attend scheduling meetings and provide daily information on delivery targets
Work with leads/artists to ensure targets are met and deadlines achieved
Chase outstanding elements as per Director/Supervisor/leads request
Work with editorial to ensure all relevant material for the show is correctly located
Generate playlists via Shotgun for daily internal reviews and bi-weekly CG Supervisor reviews
Record and issue feedback
Organise and set up bookings across all shows for internal reviews, CG Supervisor reviews, Director reviews and shot briefs
Conduct daily’s with Leads, taking notes and issuing internally to artists
Responsible for all notes, briefs, procedural changes to shots and committing all relevant data to relevant pages in Shotgun
Report any delays in correlation with the current schedule immediately, work with Producer to amend delivery schedule accordingly
This is a people-facing role and requires someone with the ability to balance and delegate tasks clearly and efficiently.

If you think you would be well suited to this role, please send a cover letter & CV to niaj@passion-pictures.com