Overview
One Of Us is a visual effects studio founded in London in 2004 by co-directors Rachael Penfold, Dominic Parker, and Tom Debenham. With a dynamic team of over 300 highly skilled professionals working across our London and Paris studios, we take pride in pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling with experience in all stages of production, from concept through to planning, photography, and post-production. From breathtaking fantasy landscapes to gripping action sequences, our portfolio spans a diverse range of genres and award winning projects such as Pinocchio, The Witcher and The Crown.
Project Development Assistant
The Project Development Assistant role at One of Us provides support to the Project Development Coordinator and Head of Project Development to ensure projects run smoothly. Our ideal candidate will be level headed under pressure, super organised and have precise attention to detail.
Responsibilities
* Preparing breakdowns into our internal bidding template
* Updating and organising the ‘bidding hub’ on GoogleDrive
* Overseeing Input/Output; liaising with data team, putting in download tickets and organising the delivery of packages to clients
* Scheduling internal and external meetings and liaising with runners and editorial teams
* Managing the Project Development diary/calendar
* Taking notes in internal and external meetings
* Assisting in the preparation of pitches/presentations as required
* Involvement with industry research on upcoming projects and presenting suggestions
* Seeking opportunities for process improvements and making recommendations
What we are looking for
* Excellent attention to detail
* Microsoft Office and G-Suite (Excel/GoogleSheets) experience
* Strong communicator, comfortable liaising with Directors and Heads of Department within the company as well as filmmakers
* Excellent organisational skills
* Ability to prioritise tasks, work to deadlines and adapt to changes during the production.
* Able to learn new things quickly - prior VFX knowledge is not a prerequisite for the right candidate!
* Experience of ShotGrid/Flow an advantage
* The drive to make things better with the humility to admit when something isn’t working, taking the right decision to ensure we find the best solution.
* An infectious energy, focusing on results and having a positive impact on colleagues and clients.
* Self-awareness and ability to resolve and diffuse problems treating colleagues and clients with kindness and respect.
* Ability to work well with others navigating different personalities to get the best out of everyone.
In return we offer
* 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
* 2 paid volunteering days per calendar year
* Hybrid working
* Company pension and life insurance
* Medicash healthcare cover
* A calendar full of wrap parties and other social events
Hours and location
Our core hours are 9.30am to 6.30pm or 10am to 7pm Monday to Friday.
We have a great office in Old Street where you would be based. This is an hybrid role where you would be required to work in the studio a minimum 2 days a week.
Flexibility
We’re open to variations in working patterns providing you can manage the demands of the role so please talk to us about your preferences when you apply.
What we VALUE
How you approach your day at One of Us is just as important to us. We want to create an environment in which everyone feels comfortable and happy to work. The visual effects industry has a reputation for stress and exploitation. We strive to do things differently. We are proof that it is possible to produce the very finest work, while looking after people and being a responsible company.
We Accept YOU
We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger, more creative and ultimately better at what we do. Being respectful and kind to people irrespective of race, colour, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or disability is what we expect of everyone who works for One of Us. If you feel the same, come and join us.
To apply
You need to have a current and full work permit for the region that you’ll be working in. Please disclose if you need sponsorship support to be able to work for One of Us.
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