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About the Role
Join our studio production team and play a key role in bringing creative concepts to life. You'll be responsible for building, maintaining and transforming photographic and film sets, working closely with creative, production and studio teams to deliver exceptional environments for shoots. This is a hands-on role that combines craftsmanship, creativity and technical expertise in a fast-paced studio environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead freelance set-build teams to deliver studio sets and prototypes on time, within budget and to brief.
- Construct full room sets for photography, film and content production projects.
- Carry out a range of practical build tasks including joinery, decorating, tiling, flooring installation, wallpaper hanging and furniture construction.
- Interpret creative briefs and translate concepts into high-quality, functional set builds.
- Select appropriate materials and advise on technical build solutions.
- Maintain and redecorate existing sets to support the studio shooting schedule.
- Efficiently dismantle and recycle sets following shoots.
- Manage workshop equipment, tools and materials, ensuring they are well maintained, compliant and fit for purpose.
- Maintain workshop inventory and monitor consumable spend to ensure cost efficiency.
- Work collaboratively with production, creative and studio teams to support successful shoot delivery.
- Provide regular progress updates to key stakeholders throughout the build process.
- Support the recruitment, onboarding, training and supervision of freelance set builders.
- Ensure all freelancers are fully briefed and trained on workshop equipment and health & safety procedures.
- Champion exceptional health & safety standards across the workshop and studio environment.
- Conduct risk-aware working practices, identifying and addressing hazards proactively.
- Support maintenance activities across the studio through painting, decorating and general joinery work.
- Attend training courses as required and share knowledge with the wider team.
- Drive efficient use of materials, equipment and resources, promoting recycling and loss prevention wherever possible.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years' experience in set construction within photography, film, television, theatre or a related environment.
- Proven experience interpreting and delivering builds from creative briefs.
- Strong carpentry and joinery skills.
- Experience with plastering, painting, decorating and colour mixing.
- Experience creating and installing flooring, wall treatments and bespoke set features.
- Confident using a range of workshop and construction tools safely and effectively.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced production environment.
- Experience leading or coordinating freelance teams.
Skills
- Carpentry
- Joinery
- Plastering
- Painting
- Decorating
- Colour mixing
- Flooring installation
- Wall treatment installation
- Bespoke set feature creation
- Workshop tool operation
- Construction tool operation
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Stakeholder management
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Smart Working with up to 40% from home
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum 2 years' experience
Education Level
- Certified training in Panel Saw, Chop Saw and Rip Saw operation.
- Carpentry qualification or equivalent practical experience.
- Demonstrable knowledge of workshop and construction health & safety procedures.
Benefits
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
- A paid Wellbeing Day
- Flexible bank holidays to honour cultural or religious observances
- Option to buy or carry over up to 5 extra days
- Option to work from abroad for up to 90 days a year (after 12 months)
- Enhanced family friendly leave
- 3 extra days for your wedding/honeymoon
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension scheme
- Corporate Medical Cash Plan
- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
- Tax-efficient payroll giving
- Funding for professional qualifications
- Monthly Employee of the Month awards (£250 bonus)
- Referral bonuses of up to £1,500
- Regular Wellbeing Workshops
- 30+ Wellbeing Champions
- A paid Volunteer Day
- Online perks platform with discounts on top brands, days out, and gym memberships
About the Company
- ITG have a number of community groups available to employees and exist to offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other.
Equal Opportunity
- We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.
- We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.
- At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we’re always stronger together.