Production Assistant
We are a London based production company with a tight knit family of award-winning directors and producers. We work with agencies and direct to clients – driven by a love for storytelling and a commitment to the craft of production, we place creativity at the heart of everything we do. We like to see the extraordinary in ordinary, the beauty in the everyday. In short we love the art and craft of production and making films we are proud of.
The Role:
As a Production Assistant, you’ll play a key role in helping our projects run smoothly from start to finish. You’ll support the team across all stages of production – from pre-production planning and shoot days to post-production wrap-up. You’ll also help keep our production office organised and running like clock-work.
We’re looking for someone who shares our passion for film and culture, is highly organised, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You’ll work closely with Producers, Production Managers, and our EP/MD, often acting as one of the first points of contact for clients, crew, and directors.
Key Responsibilities – Production
- Assist producers and the team across all stages of production — from pre-production planning and scheduling to shoot days and wrap-up.
- Attending meetings such as project kick-offs and PPMS and taking notes
- Assisting with booking of crew; equipment/supplies, studios, flights, hotels and taxis
- Assisting creation of production paperwork such as; call sheets, travel itineraries
- Helping producers with managing and reconciling shoot expenses, including taxi and courier logs
- Attending and Assisting on shoots as required, if and when not required in the office to support the team.
- Liaising with suppliers, crew, agents and talent in the run up to the shoot
Key Responsibilities – Office
- Organising and managing the office space. Keeping kitchen, stationery and office supplies stocked.
- Manage the hard drives by keeping logs up to date and archived accordingly – arranging couriers to / from post production.
- Organising google/zoom meetings when necessary & helping to manage team diaries Helping to manage Armoury social media.
- Helping to update Armoury website with director work
- Helping to organise agency presentations / events / showcases and attending with our rep and MD to represent Armoury and our wonderful roster of Directors. Occasionally editing showreels (Adobe Premiere).
- Occasionally editing showreels (Adobe Premiere).
Key Responsibilities – Design
- Occasionally helping with edit amends on director treatments (in-design / google slides)
- Good eye for image research / sourcing imagery for pitch decks and treatments.
Skills & Experience – Essential
- Strong time-management and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.
- Clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal, with strong people skills.
- Quick learner who takes initiative, adapts well under pressure, and stays solutions focused.
- Collaborative team player with a proactive, positive attitude and a genuine interest in film production.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel / Word) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
Bonus points if you have;
- Knowledge of budgets and the APA standards & terms
- Knowledge of post-production workflows
- Clean driving license
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative suite (premiere and InDesign)
This job description defines the role as it exists now. It is not meant to represent an exclusive description of the job holder’s responsibilities as these may vary from time to time in line with the needs of the business. This role may change and evolve over time and any changes will be communicated.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Company and industry events
- Shoot Fees Bonus
This application is open to London applicants only as you will be required to come into our office in Dalston.
Closing date = Friday 12th
Interviews = W/C 15th September
If interested in applying, please send CV and a short cover letter to [email protected] with ‘Production Assistant’ in the email subject.