Job Title: Junior Researcher
Location: Acton, London
Salary: Competitive depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
A job with Merlin isn’t like a job anywhere else. With attractions around the world, from rollercoasters to wax figures, we don’t trade in suits, handshakes or briefcases. We trade in fun. In smiles, shrieks and spine-tingles. In Memories. In magic. But there are no tricks behind our magic. Instead, there are people like you. Passionate, dedicated people who are committed to making sure our worldwide attractions and guests’ experiences are the best they can be.
The role:
We are looking for a Junior Researcher to join our CI, Figure Production Team on a permanent basis, located at our Acton Studios in London.
Reporting into the CMI Supervisor, you will be responsible for the delivery of reference and production resource to Merlin Magic Making’s Wax Figure production and Creative teams to support the production of wax figures and media content.
This role will have a global remit working as a link between Madame Tussauds Attractions, Marketing, Creative and Production teams.
About the role…
- Focused on Recast figures delivering accurate picture research and supporting reference for wax figure production ensuring deliverables are fully approved, licensed and to the correct quality in time for each Figure’s production deadlines.
- Have project ownership of allocated wax figures, overseeing all aspects of the project from concept to delivery, deliver projects to budget & timescales.
- Work with attractions and the Global Marketing teams as well as 3rd parties, including IP holders, to secure figure approvals.
- Liaise with attractions teams globally, communicating information on progress for Wax Figure production & media content.
- Provide coordination support for local and international talent sittings.
- Manage all department trackers, document logs and project admin up to date accurately.
- Work effectively to build strong relationships with key customers (internal & external) and suppliers at all levels.
- Approach role with drive, motivation, individual resourcefulness and show resilience under pressure.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- You will have a good knowledge of picture research and the way image banks work.
- Experienced in licensing media for a variety of uses.
- Basic understanding of financial forecasting and managing a budget.
- A good understanding of the media industry.
- Excellent eye for detail.
- Basic knowledge of copyright and intellectual property.
- Adept at using creative software packages such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator as well as Microsoft Office and Word competency.
- Used to working in a fast-paced environment and ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
- Ability to work with a range of stakeholders internally and externally, building strong relationships across the business.
- Proficient organisational skills.
- Knowledge of Production environments including video production desirable.
The Perks…
We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects – ideal if you’re already fantastic and can quickly become even better (our magic can help here). Such as;
- Pension,
- Life Assurance.
- Return to work scheme.
- Discretionary company bonus.
- 20 days’ holiday.
- Of course, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, as well as 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO.
Perhaps the biggest benefits of joining us, however, are the outstanding opportunities for career development. We’re an expanding global business so for an ambitious individual there may be exceptional opportunities as you grow and develop.
Please click the APPLY button and to submit your CV and Cover Letter.
Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Intellectual Property Investigator, Investigator, Research, Researcher, Ground Operations, Legal Services, Law, Surveillance, Cyber Security, Online Monitoring, Telesales, Business Development, Data analysis, Marketing, Data collection techniques, Research collaboration, Data validation, Data coding & querying, Time management, Research methodology will also be considered for this role.
