Production Assistant, Art

Mythical•Burbank, CA

9d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

Mythical Entertainment is the world’s foremost Creator-led, Internet-first entertainment studio. Founded and led by comedy stars Rhett & Link, Mythical’s YouTube channels have over 76 million subscribers and billions of lifetime views, and its social following on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook numbers more than 52 million. Mythical operates the Internet’s most popular daily show, Good Mythical Morning, among other shows and podcasts, and extends its content businesses into touring, music, books, memberships, branded, and many other spheres of the Creator Economy. The Art PA is responsible for a variety of administrative and physical tasks within the Art Department. They will play an important role in lending support during the pre-production and production phases for Mythical content across multiple platforms. The Art PA will oversee the organization and maintenance of office and workshop supplies, props, set decoration, expendables, and storage inventory. This role reports to the Art Directors and works closely with the Art Coordinator/Prop Maker, Production Department, and Producing team.

Requirements

Valid US driver's license with a clean driving record
A working vehicle or mode of transportation to perform various runs
Able to lift and carry 50lbs without assistance
Comfort and familiarity with climbing ladders while carrying objects
Comfortable assembling furniture kits from sources like Ikea and Amazon
Proficient understanding of the pre-production, production, and pre-production phases
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while remaining highly organized and detailed-oriented
Strong written and verbal communication skills
At minimum 6-12 months of production assistant experience
Flexibility to work overtime as needed
Excellent work ethic and a positive, can-do attitude. Problem-solving skills and interest in evolving Art Department processes
Thorough understanding of Google Suite of apps (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, GMail, Forms and Calendar), as well as being overall tech savvy

Nice To Haves

Art Department experience and/or interest in Art Department work is heavily preferred
Experience working in a workshop environment; familiarity with power tools and lumber/fabrication materials is a huge plus
Experience driving trucks, vans, and oversized vehicles
Basic knowledge of Photoshop & Illustrator is a plus
Proficient understanding of design, styling, and visual aesthetics and/or eager to learn
Experience with some kind of task tracking software (Monday.com, Asana, Airtable, etc)
Familiarity with basic filmmaking equipment and terminology

Responsibilities

Maintain a well-stocked and organized office and workshop environment, including but not limited to the management of office supplies, workshop expendables, craft services, sweeping, and daily trash removal
Oversee the maintenance and inventory of the in-house Prop and Set Decoration storage
Log, code, and gather receipts for weekly debit card purchases for the entire Art Department
Create research documents for rentals, develop mood boards, and present visual references as needed by the Art Directors
Manage all returns and donation drop-offs and pick-ups
Plan and complete runs (including large lumber/art material runs) to various locations across Los Angeles and the surrounding areas
Track team purchases via sources like Amazon, Etsy, eBay, Craigslist, Uline, etc. and keep an up-do-date record of all deliveries through the updating and managing of team tracking documents
Pick up packages from the front office and inspect (including powering on, charging and testing all electronics) and log all deliveries before sorting into corresponding episode bins
Occasionally assist Art Directors and Prop Maker on more creative projects such as painting, printing, and prop fabrication
Prepare props for episode tests with producers and writers. Assist as needed
Prep episode carts and work closely with the Art Department Coordinator/Prop Maker to ensure all props, costumes, and set pieces are camera-ready prior to each shoot day
Transport episode carts, costumes, large-scale props, and set pieces to and from set in a timely and efficient manner. Assist the Art Team with the assembly and breakdown of larger sets and set pieces. After episodes are wrapped, clean and organize episode materials by sorting into returns, donations, or trash piles and handle accordingly
Work as needed on set to assist the Art Department on various programs including, but not limited to, Good Mythical Morning, Mythical Kitchen, Rhett and Link Content, Mythical Society and Social Media & Marketing campaigns
Submit Operation Requests for the team such as workshop maintenance requests, van booking, off-site storage pick-ups, etc.