Technical Supervisor – Animation Production

Full time (35 hours a week), 18 month Fixed Term contract, salary up to £35,000 per annum 

First established in 1971, the National Film and Television School (NFTS) has evolved to become a leading global institution, developing some of Britain and the world’s top creative talent in film, television and games. It is widely acknowledged to be the top school of its kind in the UK and one of the best internationally, being named as one of The Hollywood Reporter’s top international film schools for over a decade. The NFTS is a registered charity (313429).

We are currently recruiting for a Technical Supervisor to provide technical support, training and advice to our animation students and tutors, ensuring the smooth running of the curriculum and productions.

The Technical Supervisor for animation will work closely with the Head of Animation and will keep abreast of the latest practices in animation across all forms of techniques, including stop-motion, digital and traditional line and CGI animation.

The successful candidate will enjoy working in a changing and varied environment, be well organised and able to handle regular, routine tasks. Flexibility, good oral and written communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with staff and students are essential.

Core duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to; providing practical help and instruction to students', answering their queries and providing support where required, including advising on the setup and implementation of equipment, as well as diagnosing and fixing problems with animation equipment; supporting the animation curriculum's workshops, including setting up and supporting end-of-project screenings and archiving.

For further information about this role, including the full job description and information on how to apply please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

The closing date for applications will be Sunday 30^th June 2024.

Please note that we are unable to sponsor candidates for this role, so we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate their right to live and work in the UK.  If you do not have the right to work in the UK, we will not be able to progress your application.  

At the NFTS, people are at the heart of what we do. We’re an inclusive employer and are committed to equality of opportunity, and building a culturally diverse workforce. We are committed to being an anti-racist organization and to increasing our representation of staff from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds.

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