Voiceover Pre Production Assistant

PitStop is seeking a highly motivated Pre-Production Assistant to join our Voiceover and Performance Capture Department to help cover increased project demands at our Head Office in South Yorkshire.

We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and eager to contribute to a fast-paced creative environment. Whether you're looking for your first role in production or already have relevant experience, we'd love to hear from you. 

This role offers an excellent opportunity to build a career in production management, and candidates who join with more experience may have the opportunity to progress more quickly as they demonstrate their capabilities.

The successful candidate will support senior members of the team, maintaining exceptional organisational standards while bringing fresh ideas to improve workflows and processes. As both the department and company continue to grow, there will be opportunities to shape the role, introduce new ways of working, and take on increasing responsibility.

PitStop's team of passionate creatives work across Voice, Performance Capture, Sound Design, Music, and Visual departments on an exciting range of video game titles, from indie projects to AAA productions. Together, we deliver world-class audio content for clients across the global videogames industry, and we're looking for someone who will thrive in this collaborative, creative environment.

This opportunity would suit someone who is passionate about a career in the videogames industry, self-motivated, highly organised, and confident working with spreadsheets. We're interested in people with the right attitude and potential, whether they're at the beginning of their career or bringing experience that will enable them to make an immediate impact and grow rapidly within the team.

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, inclusive, and supportive team.

  • We encourage collaborative working and sharing of skill sets across all levels.

  • You will have the freedom and security to fulfil your true potential, by making a meaningful impact on all manner of titles big and small across multiple audio departments.

  • The progression of the role will be suited more to those with an interest in progressing into project and production management, however 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, multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities:

The right candidate will be required to assist in the pre-production planning of voiceover and performance capture recordings for computer games.

This will include:

  • Breaking down scripts to collate metrics and data required for project estimates

  • Preparing assets and documentation for recording and post-production

  • Tracking the progress of recording and post-production 

  • Reporting production blockage issues to senior members of the team

  • Supporting with the creation of casting materials

  • Sending casting calls/packs out to talent agencies

  • Collating and organising talent audition files

  • Liaising with talent agencies to collate the availability of cast actors

  • Supporting with creating efficient recording schedules

  • Booking and contracting of actors, providing call sheets and prep scripts

  • Liaising with external studios

  • Supporting other members of the team with ad-hoc tasks when required

Personal Attributes:

  • Excellent time management

  • Capability to maintain composure in challenging situations, and willingness to seek guidance when necessary

  • Collaborative nature, valuing teamwork and a supportive culture, displaying a positive team attitude

  • Self-motivated with a strong work ethic

  • A desire to achieve the highest production standards

  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively and prioritise tasks efficiently to meet deadlines

  • A proactive and resourceful approach to tackling technical challenges, seeking innovative solutions

  • Clear and effective communicator, to convey technical information to non-technical users and team members

  • Keen interest in videogames/creative media

  • Demonstrates honesty and reliability

  • Passion for the video games industry would be advantageous.

  • Creative background.

What we need:

Essential:

  • Ability to organise and prioritise workloads

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Exceptional organisational and file management skills

  • Highly proficient with word processing and spreadsheet programs, specifically Excel and Google Sheets

  • Accuracy in mathematics

  • Understanding of the different genres/tones/styles of video games

Desirable:

  • Experience of voice recording, post-production and editing

  • Previous experience in casting

  • Project Management knowledge or experience

  • An understanding of good voice acting performances 

Company Benefits:

  • Generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus 8 Bank Holidays, increasing incrementally to 30 days with length of service.

  • Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme.

  • Discretionary bonus scheme.

  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.

  • Flexible working policy.

  • Personalised career development.

  • Company funded social events / nights out / team meals.

  • Regular games nights / tournaments.

  • Access to acoustically treated recording studios / creative spaces.

  • Entry to industry events.

  • Company sick pay.

  • Access to company paid Health Cash Plans.

  • Mental health and wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Program.

  • Discounted gyms and shopping.

  • Holiday closure at Christmas.

Why work with us?

  • PitStop is an independently owned provider of audio services to the video games industry, working with clients across the world on a range of titles from indie to AAA. 

  • Over the past 25+ years, we have grown our reputation and team, making us renowned for delivering reliably high-quality work. 

  • We are on an exciting business growth journey. 

  • We have a friendly and supportive team, who have built up a culture of really looking out for each other and knowledge sharing. 

  • We offer a collaborative environment where innovation and creative ideas are welcomed, and where individuals are trusted to take ownership and make a visible impact. 

  • We encourage sharing of skill sets across all levels. 

  • You will have the freedom to fulfil your true potential, by making a meaningful impact on all manner of titles big and small across multiple audio departments. 

  • 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, multi-disciplinary team. 

Details:

Salary: £26,300 - £27,750 per annum (experience dependent).

Working hours: 9.30am - 6pm working Monday – Friday in office, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break

Contract type: Permanent full-time

Location: Dodworth, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3TZ. 

Please note: A cover letter is mandatory when applying for this role. Alongside your CV, this allows us to gain a better understanding of your skills, experience, and suitability for the position. 

Applicants should include a cover letter outlining why they are interested in this role and why they want to work within the games industry, as well as how their experience or skills align with the responsibilities described. To apply, please send your CV along with your covering letter to jobs@pitstopproductions.co.uk.

PitStop is an equal opportunities employer, understanding the value of diversity in every sense and recognizing the importance of inclusivity in the workplace. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.