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PitStop Productions are looking for a Production Assistant to join our audio team at our studios in Barnsley. This role will be based within the Sound Design department assisting with the coordination of projects alongside the Production Managers and Project Leads.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to creatively contribute to the many titles we have in production, all while being supported by 60+ audio professionals in all departments at PitStop such as Sound Design, Music, Voice and Performance Capture.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is highly organised, loves working with fellow audio professionals and has a desire to influence and manage AAA audio in video games.

Recently completed titles include: Returnal: Ascension, Little Nightmares II: Enhanced Edition, and the latest Minecraft Dungeons expansion packs.

Why work for PitStop?

• We are an independent audio production team running multiple projects worldwide
• Over the past 25 years, we have grown our reputation and team, making us renowned for delivering reliably high-quality work
• We have a friendly and supportive team, who have built up a culture of really looking out for each other
• We encourage collaborative working and sharing of skill sets across all levels
• You will have the freedom and security to fulfill your true potential
• This position gives the opportunity to widen and vary your production management skills, along with making a meaningful impact on a range of notable titles
• Your path is unlimited! The possibilities to advance and further your career are a certainty if you are passionate about game audio and love being part of a creative team
• Our location is ideal for either a city or country lifestyle

Responsibilities

• Working alongside the Production team and Project Leads to support the provision of audio services within game development
• Project scoping with the Production team, working out deliverables, timelines and potential resources, then supporting the delegation of work/tasks
• Reviewing documentation, understanding the game/project and the audio requirements
• Maintaining calendars, schedules, production timelines, updating documentation as the project progresses
• Managing delegated tasks within issue tracking software such as JIRA & Redmine, assigning and following up to ensure the flexible and efficient working
• Organising and attending routine sync meetings and regular catch ups with team members for updates on progress, ensuring meeting agendas are written up prior
• Arranging project ‘milestone’ meetings such as: project reviews/playthroughs and creative kick offs to ensure the progression of each project
• Following up on action points from meeting notes
• Reporting production blockers or flagging out-of-scope client requests to senior members of the team
• Supporting other members of the team with ad-hoc tasks when required

What Skills Do We Need

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Confident interpersonal skills with a positive team attitude
• Work well under pressure whilst demonstrating attention to detail
• Forward-thinking, able to use initiative and problem-solve
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• A desire to achieve the highest production standards
• Ability to organise, prioritise and re-prioritise workloads effectively
• Knowledge and appreciation of production management methodologies
• Ability to track a large number of tasks using project management software such as ClickUp or Jira
• Highly proficient with word processing and spreadsheet programs, specifically Excel and Google Sheets

Desirable

• Experience in the games industry in production capacity
• A basic understanding of sound design and it’s function within video games
• An awareness of commercial DAW’s, audio middleware and game engines such as; Reaper, Logic, Wwise, FMOD, UE4 and Unity etc…
• BA/BSc degree in creative media or equivalent experience

Personal attributes

• A strong interest in pursuing a career in the gaming industry
• A genuine passion for video games and knowledge of gaming culture, understanding the latest developments in the video game industry
• Polite, professional and friendly manner
• Exceptionally organised with a meticulous eye for detail with the highest standards of production planning
• Highly motivated and approachable with a strong work ethic
• Work well within a team, thriving from the surrounding talent

Company benefits

• Relocation package
• Bonus schemes
• Referral fee commission scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Flexible working policy including some time WFH
• Personalised career development
• Company funded social events / nights out / meals with the team
• Regular games nights / tournaments
• Access to acoustically treated recording studios / creative spaces outside of studio hours
• Free entry to many industry events

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary depending on their skills and experience.

This position will be held at our studios in Dodworth, Barnsley. Please ensure you are willing to commute or relocate in order to attend the office.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Barnsley, S75 3UB: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Salary dependant on experience

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Barnsley: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Project management: 1 year (preferred)
• Video games industry: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location