Technician

Company Description

Artem is an industry-leading company with over 35 years of experience in creating physical special effects for Film, Television, Commercials, Live Events, and Exhibitions. Our wide range of services includes pyrotechnics, atmospherics, animatronics, models & miniatures, props, prosthetics, and special costumes. With a team of skilled and creative designers and technicians, we have successfully brought the visions of our national and international clients to life.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Technician at our London workshop in Perivale. The Technician role involves assisting the senior technician and supervisors in the preparation, construction and execution of models and effects in accordance with the given technical specifications. They will be involved in building animatronics, mechanical rigs, models, miniatures, and props.

Salary range: £30,000-32,000

Experience/Skills

Essential

• Model making
• Some working knowledge of Workshop processes - machining, welding, moulding, vacuum forming
• Good knowledge of commonly used material, i.e. plastics, metals and timber. Working with 3D printed materials
• Calm under pressure
• Flexible team player
• Able to interpret and work to technical drawings and sketches and understand technical information and specifications
• Basic understanding of electro-mechanical equipment and devices, wiring circuits, hydraulic principles and equipment, pneumatics, pumping and water systems, wire and pulley systems, gas and flame equipment, etc.
• Must have a good understanding of the safety legislation with regard to whatever mechanical, electrical or other project undertaken

Desirable

• Experience in the film, television, or live events industry
• Degree or certification in a relevant field such as Special Effects, Engineering, or Design
• Knowledge of lighting equipment/materials and camera equipment
• Familiar with use of SFX equipment including smoke machines, steam generators, water FX and pumps, gas and flame equipment, air mortars and motorised equipment etc.
• Knowledge and working experience in some aspects of physical special effects and model making, e.g. mechanics, miniatures and Animatronics.

Application Process

Please apply using your CV. The closing date for applications is Friday 15th December at 23:59 Hrs.

For any additional info please email heidi@artem.com