Production Assistant at Side in London, England, GB

Side is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 15+ studios in over a dozen countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.

Help us bring stories to the world! Join a global team of passionate gamers and contribute to delivering unforgettable game experiences.

For more information, visit http://www.side.inc.

We’re looking for a proactive and organised team player to join our Production team! You’ll be at the heart of bringing our projects to life by coordinating auditions, managing self-tapes, liaising with actors, agents, and directors, and keeping all project documentation, legal paperwork, and schedules on point.

From preparing scripts and travel packs to supporting Production Managers with client days and recordings, you’ll ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. If you love detail, enjoy working across teams, and want to be part of creative, high-energy productions, this role is for you!

Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Initial casting outreach to actors/agents

• Assisting the Casting team with self-tapes and editing Casting clips

• Scheduling actors for auditions and recording sessions

• General liaising and establishing/maintaining a good working relationship with agents

• Sending out comprehensive emails to talent and directors in preparation of auditions and sessions

• Preparing project documentation for talent and directors, including character biographies, story briefs, and scripts

• Assisting with updating studio calendars with relevant information needed for recording sessions

• Responsible for getting legal paperwork signed and filed properly, including NDAs and talent agreements

• Building Purchase Orders for talent, directors, and other service providers

• Preparing Travel Packs for rehearsals, crowd sessions, and Performance Capture sessions

• Assisting with script preparation and tracking, as required

• Assisting Production Managers with meet & greet of clients and aid clients throughout the day, as required

• Assisting Production Managers in keeping schedules and tracking documents up to date throughout recordings

• Responsible for keeping project folders tidy and up-to-date with relevant information

• Interest and/or experience in video games, especially story & character, and/or Casting experience or interest in the performance arts (theatre, TV, cinema)

• Excellent client facing and internal communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written

• Attention to detail

• Both a self-starter, able to work alone as and where necessary, and a team player, able to pitch in at all levels to get the job done

• Experience in a similar role.

• Experienced knowledge and use of Microsoft Office, in particular of Microsoft Excel.

• 20 days holiday + bank holidays – plenty of time to relax and recharge

• Company pension – plan for the future

• Cycle-to-work scheme & onsite gym – stay active and healthy

• Team socials & vibrant community – inclusive of all LGBTQ+, ages, ethnicities, religions, and abilities

• Dedicated wellbeing programme – we’ve got your mental and physical health covered

• Brand-new Kings Cross studios – with café, pub, and easy transport links

Come for the work, stay for the perks!