REAL TIME TECHNICAL ARTIST

Being the link between artists and developers, with a background in both disciplines, the Technical Artist ensures integration between the artistic vision of a project and the technical development making it a reality

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working closely with CG Supervisor and Digital Supervisor to successfully integrate design and programming aspects of projects in real time environments
• Advising on the possibilities and setting up systems and processes for creating and developing interactive real time environments

• Supporting the Producer, advising on technical issues regarding visual design and contributing creative ideas

• Identifying bottlenecks and limitations in the pipeline

• Helping the studio workflow to move towards real-time production

• Researching and developing new techniques, implementing the best ones and training others on these

• Identifying where custom tools could be used to improve processes

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE

• Proficient in Unreal (Blueprints, Datasmith, transfer of assets from multiple softwares)

• Basic working knowledge of Unity an advantage

• At least 3 years relevant experience with real-time 3D environments

• Experience in building for VR an advantage

• Architectural Visualisation experience required

• Thorough understanding of developing pipelines and processes

• Strong creative background

PERSON  SPECIFICATION

• Strong communication skills, keeping in touch with colleagues across multiple sites

• Able to confidently communicate creative needs to technical personnel and vice versa

• Experience in scoping projects and reliably estimating required production time

• Passionate about real time 3D, AR and VR

• Ability to understand conflicting viewpoints and resolve issues

• Approachable, flexible, adapts well to changing priorities

• Perseverance when faced with difficulties

Please send your application to people@squintopera.com
Salary Banding TBC
Department CG

Please include a CV, your portfolio/showreel and any links to your work online
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LEAD AR VR DEVELOPER

Reporting to the Technical Director

Summary

Squint opera is looking for a Lead Developer with strong interest in Realtime 3d. The ideal candidate will have an extensive knowledge of Unity and/or Unreal and have a portfolio of interactive projects.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, Develop and lead Interactive projects mostly using Unity and Unreal Engine.
• Plan, Develop and lead Interactive mobile applications.
• Facilitate and lead real time AR and VR pipeline development between 3d artists and the Squint dev team.
• Participate in scoping appropriate technical solutions for interactive projects.
• Help Identify technical solutions for pitches and rapid prototype them when necessary.
• Strive for quality.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Unity and/or Unreal experience a must.

• AR/VR application development experience.

• Min 5 years experience

ADDITIONAL BONUS SKILLS

• Python

• Jenkins

• Openframeworks / Processing / Touchdesigner

• Web technology webgl, javascript Node etc…

• Mapping softwares 

• Arduino

Please send your CV and Portfolio to people@squintopera.com
Salary Banding TBC

DATA MANAGER & BUSINESS SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

Reporting to the Group Operations Director & CFO

SUMMARY

To support the continued growth of the business, we are looking to appoint a Business Systems Administrator and Data Manager into our Group Management team to be responsible for managing and enhancing the back-office systems that we are currently implementing including Netsuite (ERP), Openair (PSA) and a CRM (Currently in evaluation) as well as liaising with production pipeline, IT and users to consider further optimisation and to develop and enforce data policy.

This role will lead on the implementation of our PSA and CRM and optimisation of Netsuite ERP at the beginning of our journey working closely with finance and project management to configure and implement the new technologies and then take ownership and become subject-matter expert across the company. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of key systems within the business and in the future to identify, implement and manage other integrations or improvements.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Acting as system administrator for Netsuite ERP 
• Contributing to the successful roll out of the new PSA 
• Acting as system administrator for the PSA
• Contributing to the successful roll out of the CRM 
• Acting as system administrator for the CRM 
• Supporting the integration to other production systems where possible
• Understanding best-practice and optimising the systems and processes capturing business requirements across operations and support and how they can be delivered using the software capabilities
• Developing custom reports and dashboards – implementing custom workflows / configuration 
• Licensing and new user set up 
• Troubleshooting and issue resolution for users as first point of contact, liaising with software provider and consultants where necessary 
• Ensure system compliance with company policy and protocol as well as external policy compliance and guidelines like GDPR
• Develop data policies and maintain effective governance of data
• Manage the collection, storage and reporting of internal and external performance data to enable benchmarking and the production of corporate statistics and relevant compliance information
• Driving cross-organisational initiatives to improve and maintain data quality.
• Ensure GDPR policies and standards are followed.
• Tracking the latest trends and software enhancements and how these can benefit Squint/Opera

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Strong organisational skills 
• Aptitude to quickly understand new systems 
• Confident communicator 
• Able to work independently; yet report and collaborate as part of a wider team
• The ideal candidate will be able to conceptualise the business requirements and formulate, develop and implement solutions from a technical and business point of view

EXPERIENCE

• <3 years of relevant data or business systems support experience
• Degree in computer science or another technical field
• Experience installing, configuring and testing as well as maintaining software applications 
• Experience of project management within a systems role 
• Experience of systems in a creative services environment 
• Experience with the Netsuite products and leading CRM platform
• Experience of the full lifecycle implementation of an ERP, PSA and/or CRM platform in an SME including experience with regular deployments/releases to the environment
• Ability to identify anomalies and discrepancies in data and to investigate these effectively to ensure accuracy of data.
• Knowledge and experience in driving improvements in data quality.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of data structures, storage, and transformation
• Excellent Excel / Microsoft Office skills
• Experience of developing API connectivity between systems would be advantageous
• Ability to script code and/or brief developers would be advantageous

FULL STACK DEVELOPER – 6 MONTH CONTRACT

Reporting to the Technical Director

Summary

We are seeking a full-time Full Stack Developer to join our digital team. This role will involve collaborating on software projects for high-profile UK and international clients in the museum and exhibition space.

Squint/Opera is a busy creative and production studio based in London. We have a talented team crafting extraordinary and unique work across many disciplines including interactive experiences, VR, AR and large scale multimedia.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Customise and maintain a tech stack for museums and exhibition clients, including a content management system, media server, monitoring system, and analytics. Develop the stack further to support future media exhibits and large collections. 
• Write clean, reliable code that scales and performs well. Integrate with 3rd party APIs when applicable. 
• Implement a CI/CD platform for development, QA, and deployment.
• Stay up to date on technologies/industry trends that improve product development and user experience. 
• Collaborate with designers, producers, content developers, and other developers to deliver successful projects.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Knowledge and experience of web technologies and platforms, particularly Javascript frameworks and libraries. Our current stack uses Node.js and Sequelize for the CMS back end, React and Redux for the CMS front end, MySQL/MSSQL for databases, web sockets, and a GraphQL API with Apollo. We also have an API in PHP for packaging and delivering media.

• Ability to take ownership and make key project decisions

• Computer Science or related degree and/or 3+ years of commercial experience.

• Interest or experience in technologies such as VR, AR, image recognition, and machine learning is helpful but not required.

Please send your CV and salary expectations to people@squintopera.com

TALENT ACQUISITION ADVISOR

Reporting to the HR Manager

Summary

Squint/Opera is a busy creative and production studio based in London. We have a talented team crafting extraordinary and unique work across many disciplines including interactive experiences, VR, AR and large scale multimedia.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determining current staffing needs and produce recruitment forecasts.

• Developing talent acquisition strategies and hiring plans focusing on direct hires.

• Manage all job boards and budget appropriately.

• Partnering and broadcasting Squint to applicable universities (career fairs, Squint events).

• Leading employment branding initiatives focusing on direct attraction to Squint Opera.

• Negotiating terms with recruitment agencies and partnering with recruitment agencies where applicable.

• Performing sourcing to fill open positions and anticipate future needs.

• Planning and conducting recruitment and selection processes (interviews, screening calls etc.).

• Taking steps to ensure a positive candidate experience.

• Managing the People Inbox and ensuing all communication is on brand.

• Create innovative and exciting methods of recruiting (social media, apps, events).

• Using metrics to create reports and identify areas of improvement

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Experience in full-cycle recruiting, sourcing and employment branding

• Understanding of all selection methods and techniques

• Proficient in the use of social media and job boards

• Ability to understand the duties and competencies of different roles

• Working knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and databases

Please send your CV and salary expectations to people@squintopera.com

SENIOR CG ARTIST

Reporting to CG Supervisor

Summary

As a senior artist you will produce high quality CG shots and stills collaborating closely with the Creative Director, Producer and CG Teams. You will lead projects and mentor less experienced artists.

Squint/Opera is a busy creative and production studio based in London. We have a talented team crafting extraordinary and unique work across many disciplines including interactive experiences, VR, AR and large scale multimedia.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working up shots and/ or stills on projects to achieve the high quality results that are true to the creative vision.
• Working closely with producers to help estimate time for tasks and changes from clients
• Owning your tasks within production from inception to delivery, responsible for the rendering of your output within expected render times
• Complete understanding of the project from the design aspect as well as creative vision.
• Ability to have an overview of the final goal for the shot/ stills and what its trying to achieve
• Assist the 3D Lead in setting up scenes on projects
• Paying attention to creating assets that can be made available in our library working with the CG Lead and Visual Director to develop
• Own the model assets library
• Acting as a 3D Lead or Creative Director on projects as required

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Flexible, can-do attitude. Adapts well to changing priorities
• Confident and friendly
• Sets standards of behaviour and acts as a role model
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively
• Strong attention to detail, high quality standards
• Enthusiastic about learning and sharing with team-mates
• Able to spot issues in production and proactive about resolving issues in production

QUALIFICATION/ EXPERIENCE

Required

• Demonstrable experience (6+ years) within a post-production or Creative Content agency environment

• Exceptional 3D skills

• Good understanding of the technical process involved in producing shots or stills that include 3D

• Able to lead projects and collaborate with team

Desirable

• Understanding of the architecture and/or cultural market in the UK and internationally

Please send your CV and salary expectations to people@squintopera.com

Creative Communications Manager

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join a small and friendly marketing team and play a pivotal role in communicating Squint Opera’s work both externally and internally.
You should have excellent written and visual communication skills and be passionate about social media and it’s positive effects.

The post would suit someone with the following range of interests and abilities:

• • • A passion for social media
    • An interest in design, particularly the built environment.
    • Be able to write engaging and excellent copy on the following, events, website, awards, newsletters thought pieces as well as excellent social media posts.
    • The ability to encourage others in the art of good communication.
    • The ability to learn quickly about our ethos and ways of working, and to help develop them.
    • Creatively producing films documenting the production of projects, this will involve working with our creative team to come up with storyboards, treatments, scripts, shot lists and oversee the filming, editing and production of assets.
    • Writing engaging and excellent copy on thought leadership, events, press releases, marketing collateral, website, awards, newsletters as well as excellent social media posts.
    • Managing PR agencies: finding opportunities and angles for press releases and helping to ensure that the schedule of communications is being delivered.
    • Developing and managing the content calendar in line with the marketing communications strategy and working with the wider to stay informed about project and studio developments.
    • Creatively producing films documenting the production of projects, this will involve working with our creative team to come up with storyboards, treatments, scripts, shot lists and oversee the filming, editing and production of assets.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• At least three years experience working in a communications related role.
• Excellent copywriting skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Good editing skills for press releases and articles.
• A good eye for imagery and knowing how to make content stand out.
• Should provide examples of copy written for thought leadership articles, marketing collateral and social media.

STUDIO BENEFITS:

• A positive studio vibe.
• Fantastic regular social events.
• Experienced in Photoshop
• A vibrant and diverse production studio and creative agency overlooking the canal in Victoria park, East London.

Please send your application to people@squintopera.com

Please include a CV, your portfolio/showreel if applicable and any links to your work online

In the subject line please include your full name and the role you are applying for and salary expectations
If some of the work in your portfolio was done by a group of people please list your direct contributions to the final piece

FREELANCE PRODUCER

We are searching for inspiring individuals to join our team on a freelance basis as a hands-on Producer or Senior Producer. Working within the Architecture division, across projects that bridge a wide range of multimedia projects, techniques and styles.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creation of quotes and allocation of resources for new business.
• Communicates a clear sense of direction and purpose

• Inspires a high performance culture and communicates purpose and expectations
  clearly.

• Establish strong client relations and act as the central point of contact for designated
  projects

• Attend client meetings with relevant director/team member as required.

• Ensure clients are aware of feedback dates and help guide them on the kind of
  feedback SO requires

• Liaise with the client and project teams, to obtain necessary information on time and
  to answers any queries that may arise from either parties

• Assess project briefs with HOP and Creative Directors to establish initial pitch
  presentation ideas and creative/technical concept.

• Ensure each project is staffed according to schedule and budget and provide regular
  updates to HOP and management teams

• Plan working schedules and resources in line with production milestones and budget
  and respond quickly when changes arise

• Regularly update and manage projects via a selection of online production tools,
  planning ahead to mitigate any potential pitfalls

• Provide production schedules to team members and ensure teams are aware of
  deliverable dates

• Actively monitor productivity and quality of output daily

• Organise and liaise with contractors and external collaborators where needed

• Ensure project milestones and delivery dates are met

• Lead project reviews and team meetings

• Create deadlines and stick to them

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Is passionate about the built environment, art and architecture

• Sets standards of behaviour and acts as a leader and role model

• Approachable, flexible attitude, adapts well to changing priorities

• Strikes the balance between creative and analytical thinking

• Planning and Organising – leads a range of complex and simple projects, involving significant production effort and resources

• Takes decisions which have a substantial impact on the direction and/or achievement of production objectives. Carefully considers the effect on the perceived quality of output

• Sustains performance and remains calm and in control when under pressure or in difficult situations

PERSON  SPECIFICATION

• Demonstrable experience (3-5 Years) within the Project Management in a Creative Agency environment
• Degree Qualified in relevant field

Please send a CV with your dau rate to people@squintopera.com

Sales & Events Manager – Doodlebar & Testbed

An exciting opportunity has become available at the Doodlebar and Testbed We are looking for a highly motivated, ambitious self-starter with the ability to think creatively and have a positive approach to problem solving.

The objective of this role is to grow and deliver the events business at this flexible and creative venue, both reactively and proactively to retain and develop existing relationships and maximise new opportunities as well as plan and deliver events in the space and take an active role in marketing to generate new enquiries and increase footfall.

This is a standalone role with the fantastic chance to build on existing foundations and to create and execute a sales and events business plan for the venue based on the business strategy. If successful, we hope you will ultimately build and lead a team around the ambitious revenue growth you have delivered.

THE POST WOULD SUIT SOMEONE WITH THE FOLLOWING ABILITIES:

• Respond to and coordinate all event enquiries, manage the event diary
• Manage and maintain a high standard of customer service and response ensuring that all enquiries are followed up with relevant information, rates and quotes
• Work with clients and partners to deliver bespoke packages and events.
• Event management and co-ordination of event suppliers booked by us or by our clients
• The ability to learn quickly about our ethos and ways of working, and to help develop them.
• H&S Management for events ensuring appropriate procedures are up to date with regulatory obligations
• License arrangements for events ensuring appropriate TENS licenses in place where necessary and the space is compliant with existing regulations and licensing
• Maximise bookings for events by offering relevant additional services
• Negotiate deals with frequent suppliers and build a black book

SALES

• Develop business plan and execute sales targets for the Doodlebar and Testbed spaces in conjunction with the Operations Manager and Board of Directors
• Pro-actively search for, identify and generate new enquiries
• Identify key strategy changes aimed at improving revenue streams and brand opportunities
• Identify new business opportunities and develop new partnerships and collaborations
• Evaluate need for CRM, implement and manage CRM
• Should provide examples of copy written for thought leadership articles, marketing collateral and social media.

MARKETING

• Responsible for marketing Doodle Bar and Testbed through all channels of social media, website & blog including creation and delivery of a content plan 
• Google Mybusiness administration
• Newsletters – using Mailchimp send out regular (twice monthly) newsletters about upcoming events, to our contacts list and through social media. 
• Identify local events and develop online marketing opportunities
• Oversee chalkboards, street marketing – ensure all chalkboards and artwork are refreshed and updated
• Press Enquiries – Respond to press enquiries and create opportunities for press and blogging. Develop a press plan for roll-out
• Build up a profile on third-party review sites
• Website updating via SquareSpace 
• Identify marketing and investment opportunities

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Self-motivated and confident with a desire to surpass targets
• High standards, great attention to detail and a positive can-do attitude
• Strong organisational skills that include managing spreadsheets, eCalendars, email communications
• Exceptional literacy, numeracy, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive and innovative
• Able to work under pressure, problem solve and manage competing priorities with minimum supervision 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• >5 years’ experience in events management in a creative and flexible environment
• Have experience creating and executing a sales and events business plan based on the business strategy, detailing clear targets and objectives to grow the event sales.
• A proven track record of creating sales strategies and delivering to financial targets
• Proven sales, negotiation and persuasive skills 
• Experience promoting via social media / other marketing channels 
• Experience and contacts within press in similar environment
• Experience managing CRM database

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

• Educated in Business, Sales, Hospitality, Catering or related subject
• Experience in a similar creative and flexible events space

Any questions please email: people@squintopera.com

DIGITAL DESIGNER

 About us

We are a creative company, a large and talented team crafting extraordinary and unique work across many disciplines – from video content and animation, to interactive exhibitions, branding, websites, design, games and strategy.

Squint/Opera is unique in having a wide variety of talent in-house, from designers and 3D artists, to animators and software developers and everything in between. 

Summary

As a Digital Designer / Visualiser your primary role will be to bridge the gap between disciplines and support the creative team, translating design-direction into high-quality visuals and assets. You will be producing graphics and imagery for film, animation, print, digital and experiential content, for both pitches and production.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparing visuals, concepts and mock ups in Photoshop and Illustrator
• Providing creative input on projects and show ability to create visual from a wide range of assets and graphics.
• Creating / formatting documents and presentations 
• Prepare graphic assets for digital media & animation in accordance with direction and look & feel

ABOUT YOU

• Strong visual flair
• Strong communication skills
• Approachable, flexible, adapts well to changing priorities.
• Excellent at planning, organising and carrying out objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships
• Methodical approach to imagery, artwork and file management
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Strong attention to detail, high quality standards 
• Eager to learn new skills
• Team player with a sense of humour!

EXPERIENCE

• A portfolio demonstrating a solid background in digital design and visualising
• 2+ years digital graphic design / visualising experience in an agency or other creative environment. Exhibition media would be a bonus.
• Good eye for aesthetics and design
• Excellent Adobe CC technical skills (Photoshop and Illustrator)
• Excellent understanding of Google Suite & Keynote (Gdocs, Gsheets, Gslides)
• After Effects skills would be a bonus
• Sketchup or C4D would be a bonus
• UX/UI understanding and experience also desirable

Please email CV and portfolio to: people@squintopera.com

Assistant Producer

This role will involve assisting senior producers to manage a broad range of projects from linear content to interactive software and immersive installations. There may be times where you will be responsible to a senior producer for the complete delivery of small scale projects according to brief, timelines and budget; managing both creative and technical teams in house and externally.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans working schedules and resources in line with production milestones alongside the producers
• Regularly updates and manages projects via Squint Opera’s online production tools including G-docs, F-track and Smartsheets
• Communicating with the client
• File management and organisation
• Asset wrangling and management 
• Research for projects where necessary 
• Organises project reviews and team meetings, taking minutes and collating feedback and comments
• Assisting the planning of shoots in the UK and internationally including crewing, kit hire, location permissions, talent bookings and scheduling
• Attends meetings, workshops and shoots alongside the producer 
• Helping to prepare client presentations
• Setting up contracts and managing freelancers, sub-contractors and external collaborators based in the UK and overseas
• Acting as runner on shoots, assisting the producer
• Assisting with studio presentations and covering reception

ABOUT YOU

• Experience with Google docs 
• Experience with microsoft office suite
• Able to adapt well and prioritise 
• At least 2 years professional experience in a similar role either on the creative production or project management side
• Experience as an assistant producer, creative producer or runner in a media production environment
•  Experience with Google Slides 
•  Ability to research creative concepts

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Approachable, flexible, adapts well to changing priorities.
• Excellent at planning organising and carrying out objectives.
• Calm and in control when under pressure or in difficult situations.
• Ability to make things happen, perseverance.

Any questions please email: people@squintopera.com

Senior Producer

Reporting to the Head of Production and on project to the Executive Producer

Summary

This role will involve project managing a range of exhibits for an international museum.  The exhibits include interactive installations, projection mapping, touchscreen applications, video edits and filmed interviews.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicates a clear sense of direction and manages expectations
• Establishes a strong client relationship and is the central point of contact for the project, attending all client meetings to guide and manage production progress
• Responsible for managing a £1m+ project budget
• Understands the creative vision from the Creative Director and Exhibition Designers
• Works closely with Technical Director and external hardware contractors to align on technical requirements and set-up
• Plans working schedules and resources in line with production milestones; actively monitoring productivity and quality of output daily 
• Follows document protocols as required by the client
• Helps organise and collate content from team members for the client presentations
• Regularly updates and manages projects via Squint Opera’s online production tools including G-docs, F-track and Smartsheets  
• Ensures project milestones and delivery dates are met 
• Leads project reviews and team meetings
• Plans studio and location shoots in the UK and internationally including crewing, kit hire, location permissions, talent bookings and scheduling
• Attends meetings, workshops and shoots internationally 
• Contract and manage contractors and external collaborators based in the UK and overseas
• Identifies, mitigates, and communicates project risks
• Assess project briefs with HOP and Directors to establish initial pitch presentation ideas and creative/technical concepts
• Creation of quotes and contracts for new business (ability to quote for any variation in scope)

Leadership and Management

• Leads a range of complex and fast-paced projects and remain organised and calm and in control under pressure
• Motivates internal and external teams, balancing the needs of creative staff and project requirements
• Flexible, can-do attitude. Adapts quickly and well to changing priorities 
• Takes decisions which have a substantial impact on the achievement of production objectives. Carefully considers the effect on quality of output

• Sets standards of behaviour and acts as a leader and role model 
• Is passionate about film, creative and digital content creation
• Strikes the balance between creative and practical thinking 
• Manages client relationships and ensures expectations are managed and met
• Good attention to detail
• Capable of solving problems and knows when to escalate

Qualification/ Experience

Required

• Demonstrable experience (5+ years) within a relevant agency/production environment 
• Experience managing complex and high profile projects 
• Experience managing diverse and creative artist teams
• Experience managing large project budgets
• Experience with project management tools / software 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Organised and efficient
• Experience with Google docs 
• Advanced Microsoft Office suite
• Degree qualified in a relevant field 

Desirable 

• Experience managing digital teams and an understanding of software development 
• Experience organising large scale shoots in the UK and internationally
• Understanding of the architecture and developer market 
• Familiarity with F-Track
• Familiarity with Smartsheets 
• Indesign and photoshop skills 

Any questions please email: people@squintopera.com

Creative Director 

Reporting to the Production Operations Director and Executive Creative Director

Summary

An experienced creative director with great imagination and leadership qualities.

Storytelling and good design skills are essential components of creating beautiful and engaging work.

Working alongside the executive creative director, interfacing with clients and  production teams means interpreting and translating briefs into creative visions that fulfill our internal creative ambitions, meet our clients objectives and inspire audiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing creative treatments.
• Developing Storyboards
• Ability to develop and oversee different treatment types
• Collate reference imagery and films for production team
• Defining and resolving creative ideas before communicating to the production team to ensure efficiency of production resource
• Plans working schedules and resources in line with production milestones; actively monitoring productivity and quality of output daily
• Ensuring that all the clients’ objectives are met or exceeded
• Oversee the execution of the approved creative direction throughout the production process and working with the production teams to bring this vision to life
• Jointly responsible (alongside the Producer) to ensure internal and external deadlines & reviews are met, attending all project reviews.
• Review shots on Ftrack and  provide internal comments
• Responsible for art directing film and still shoots where necessary
• Attending client meetings and involved in client correspondence during production
• Provide ideas and brief references to our music provider 

Character Traits

• Demonstrates intellectual rigour, possesses relevant abilities and able to pick up new skills quickly
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly to clients
• Flexible can-do attitude. Adapts well to changing priorities
• Ability to have a positive impact on others and communicate openly and directly to individuals or groups at all levels

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships with production and departments
• Takes decisions which have a substantial impact on the achievement of production and quality objectives
• In depth knowledge of technical and creative aspects of the work and ability to reconcile these
• Ability to understand conflicting viewpoints and resolve issues
• Approachable, flexible, adapts well to changing priorities
• Capable of solving problems and knows when to escalate
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Perseverance when faced with difficulties
• Confident and decisive
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively
• Strong attention to detail, high quality standards
• Enthusiastic about learning and sharing with team-mates
• Help to foster an atmosphere in which creative innovation can take place

Required

• Demonstrable senior experience (8+ Years) with a creative agency or production environment
• Previous experience of leading teams, both directly and indirectly
• Expert knowledge of adobe creative suite, with a focus on moving image, including editing
• Adaptable to different creative approaches
• Experience with film and photography shoots
• Knowledge of CG software and workflow to achieve creative goals and express vision to production team

Desirable 

• Understanding of the architecture and/or cultural market in the UK and internationally

Any questions please email: people@squintopera.com