Technical Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Hayes Davidson

Description

About Hayes Davidson
Hayes Davidson is one of the world's leading visualisation studios.

Collaborative to our core, we partner with the most respected and visionary architects, developers, planners and agencies to create exceptional ways to help them communicate their ideas and ambitions.

We were founded over 30 years ago and pioneered many of the approaches that have since become industry standards.

We continue to innovate and are entering an exciting new era, developing new initiatives, tools and technology to meet the fast-changing requirements of our international client base.

Working With Us
We are an employee-owned company - collaborative teamwork is at the heart of everything we do.

We actively nurture a friendly, supportive, ego-free studio culture, that we believe also results in better quality and service for our clients.

Every member of our team is invited to contribute to finding the most creative and appropriate solutions on projects. We listen, and we support individual growth and career development.

We offer a flexible, hybrid working environment, with core studio days for everyone to ensure that we can maximise opportunities to collaborate and socialise with each other.

We are based in a beautiful open-plan studio space adjacent to Paddington Station.


The Role
Hayes Davidson is seeking a Technical Assistant to join our London studio. We are looking for an enthusiastic and diligent problem-solver, offering vital support to the studio's artists.

The role will include liaising with the various teams to ensure the consistent and reliable running of the studio's IT infrastructure, allowing the creation of great artwork and innovative communication tools.

This is a varied role that offers the chance to gain an understanding of the various aspects of software and asset management.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist with distribution of software licences.
• Monitor render management software.
• Maintain a consistent software setup across all devices.
• Download and test new software versions before studio wide roll out.
• Assist in development of new asset library.
• Purchasing new model assets and inserting into library.
• Liaise with artists to ensure effective archiving of projects.
• Monitor server space, highlighting any issues.
• Collaborate with external IT teams to facilitate effective and timely solutions.
• Maintaining and improving existing systems.
• Investigating and resolving live system issues.

Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working in a technically challenging environment.

Personal Attributes

• Comfortable working in a technically challenging environment.
• Willing to learn and develop with an affinity for technology and databases.
• Selfmotivated with a strong ability to problem solve.
• Excellent communicator and team player.
• Proactive and willing to contribute ideas.

Benefits
We regularly review our benefits package to make sure we are offering a competitive package. Our current offer includes;

• Salary range £25k £35k
• As an employee owned studio, we share profit with the team twice a year.
• 23 days annual leave (three to be taken over the festive break) + UK bank holidays
• Interestfree season ticket loans available.
• Continuous learning and training programme including weekly seminars and knowledge sharing.
• Company contribution to your personal pension.
• Flexible working minmum 2 days per week at the studio.
• Development plans for all team members, focusing on learning and mentorship.
• Strong studio culture, with many team outings and events.
• Socially responsible studio, dedicated to providing the most positive impact possible.

Additional Information
To apply, please visit our website


Salary:
£25,000.00-£35,000.00 per year


Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in London