Studio Lighting & Electrical Technician

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The growing V Studio team at Film Soho is looking for experienced and driven Studio Lighting & Electrical Technician to join our growing V Studio team. In this hands-on and highly collaborative role, you’ll be positioned at the core of studio operations, managing the set-up, upkeep and repairs to the lighting, camera & LED wall kit that equips our state-of-the art virtual production studio. From commercials, indie films, high-end vehicle shoots and more, you’ll ensure our studio equipment is in top condition and ready to perform for clients from all media industry sectors.

If you're a skilled-hand in electronics with a love for film and TV and an understanding of studio lighting, this is your chance to be part of a growing team of highly skilled and passionate individuals. 

Ideally, the role requires some solid experience of lighting from either live events or film industry (at least 2 years) plus knowledge of camera equipment, plus good communication skills & teamwork. 

This client-facing role will include a range of projects, and be located in-house in Soho in central London (no remote working). The successful candidate will also have adept video, computer & communication skills and have an interest in virtual production technology e.g. LED panels. 

This not quite an entry-level role and is probably well suited to someone with at least 2 years of post-study experience. While the role will start as a contracted position, we endeavour to make a full time salaried job offer to the right person. You will report to the Head of Studio. This is an immediate (or ASAP) start.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year experience in a related field (video/ lighting/camera)
• Maintaining a good level of technical knowledge in electronics, lighting & camera equipment & LED panels.
• Rigging & de-rigging studio-specific lighting equipment
• Inspection and maintenance of all electronic studio equipment
• Manage & maintain all electronic inventory for quality control
• Testing and cleaning equipment – including lights & LED panels, logging any defects or damages for rectifying.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, organised and safe workplace
• Liaise with visiting client crews and assist them on using the studio lighting.
• Work closely with the Head of Studio & resident VP Supervisor to host demos, client shoots and other production activities.
• Computer literate, with the ability to use Excel, Word, and Outlook confidently
• Experience working on live film / TV sets

Bonus skills (though not strictly required!)

• IT knowledge – basic networking, using operating systems, and user interfaces for control devices that require resetting and testing
• Assisting with updating LED fixtures and control equipment with the latest firmware/software
• Being able to work at height (training given if necessary) 
• Experience of stage lighting consoles/ DMX

Desired Qualifications & Experiences…

• An industry-recognised qualification in electrical
• Good knowledge of new lighting technologies in the market
• Previous experience with Film and Television lighting equipment.
• Experience with manual handling lighting equipment

Who we are

Based in the heart of Soho's creative district, Film Soho is a talent-led Film and TV studio whose group of companies encompass the entire Film and TV ecosystem. 

The group includes the V Studio, a state-of-the-art Virtual Production studio which features Central London's most advanced LED volume stage. Our next generation, 1.5 mm pixel pitch LED screen and industry-leading image-based lighting studio set-up positions us at the forefront of virtual production workflows. 

The other companies within the Film Soho group of companies is krADR, which operates Central London's largest dedicated ADR stages, used by major studios worldwide. 

Film Soho's Co-Production arm Soho Talent, partners with established actors to develop and co-produce content, recent productions include the Twiggy documentary along with Captain Dolly Productions, led by actor/producers Sally Phillips and Ronni Ancona. 

Studio Soho is a boutique UK distributor and international sales agent, who have released 32 titles in the UK to date and represent a slate of award-winning films across the globe. Most recently, Studio Soho released Twiggy in the UK in over 350 screens. 

Lastly, Film Post offers state of the art post-production facilities, with 12 spacious edit suites covering every stage of post-production.

This role will see you join the team in the new V Studio. This 1000 square ft virtual production facility is designed for ambitious, boundary- pushing storytelling, combining bold visuals with cutting edge technology. At the centre is a permanent revolving, drive-in stage and an ultra high resolution 1.5mm pixel pitch LED wall, delivering stunning true to life visuals. The space is powered by a fully integrated lighting, precision camera tracking and real-time Unreal Engine workflows. A configurable wild wall and movable ceiling panel add the flexibility needed to adapt to any creative vision. 

The V Studio team is a group of experienced Virtual Production professionals and dedicated film and content makers who want to find a collaborative individual to help us exceed our clients’ own expectations.

Promoting Inclusion at Film Soho

At Film Soho, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that values a broad range of experiences, backgrounds, and viewpoints. As an equal opportunity employer, we assess all qualified candidates based on their abilities and merits, without bias related to gender identity, sex, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or beliefs, marital or parental status, pregnancy, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have a disability and need any adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for details on how to make a request.

TO APPLY PLEASE EMAIL A CV AND COVER LETTER TO JOBS@FILMSOHO.CO.UK STATING WHEN YOU'RE AVAILABLE TO START.

START DATE IDEALLY NO LATER THAN W/C 10 NOV.