CAD & Production Design Archivist

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: B
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent and Continuing
DEPARTMENT: EastEnders
LOCATION: BBC Elstree Centre

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 32000 - 34559 London Weighting (at 5441) depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

WE ARE BBC STUDIOS

A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the worlds most sought-after TV audio and digital content. Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful entertaining and inspiring stories for people all around the world.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The EastEnders Design team are looking for a new CAD & Production Design Archivist! This new member of the team will ensure accurate and accessible design assets by converting drawings into digital formats generating studio and set plans and maintaining comprehensive physical and digital archives.

The CAD & Production Design Archivist supports our teams with precise CAD work cataloguing and photographic documentation while safeguarding continuity and compliance. It requires technical expertise attention to detail and collaboration to deliver high-quality resources that deliver into the powerhouse production of the famous Albert Square.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

This is a great opportunity to be part of the creative collaborative environment on EastEnders where your technical expertise and design skills help shape high-quality television production. Youll work with passionate professionals contribute to innovative projects and stay at the forefront of design technology. This role offers variety responsibility and the chance to make a real impact in delivering exceptional visual storytelling.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

Convert and update drawings Make changes to existing drawings and convert legacy paper drawings into accurate digital CAD formats.
Create and maintain archives Identify catalogue index and preserve both physical and digital design assets including photographic archives.
Generate detailed plans Produce precise blueprints ground plans and technical drawings for sets and studios.
Manage databases and metadata Create and update digital databases to ensure accessibility and continuity of design information.
Collaborate and ensure compliance Support and assist EastEnders block Designers Art Directors Construction and Prop addition staying informed on industry trends and adhere to BBC editorial and accessibility guidelines.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Demonstrable proficiency in CAD software databases and archival tools plus photography skills with SLR cameras.
One to two years experience in an art department ideally within TV.
Demonstrable strong communication skills in particular explaining design decisions and supporting designers art directors and production teams.
Ability to work autonomously anticipate needs and make information accessible.
Evidenced experience in cataloguing database management and maintaining continuity images.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

Competence with CAD Software on both Mac and PC

If you can bring some of these skills and experience along with transferable strengths wed love to hear from you and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Please note: We will be aiming to hold an in-person assessment at BBC Elstree Centre on the second week of January for those candidates invited to interview stage.