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Graphics Assistant

Junior graphic designer supporting packs, print runs and on-set graphics — UK Graphics grade; confirm title on the call sheet and deal memo.

Duties

• Read the call sheet and sides before arriving
• Maintain radio/set etiquette and H&S
• Hand over notes/kit status at wrap
• Assist designs and revisions
• Prep print files and mounts
• Help install/dress graphics on set
• Catalogue and return unused prints

Reports to

Graphic Designer / Supervisor

Works with

Graphics team, Props for dressing, Runners

Career path

Graphics Runner / Trainee → Graphics Assistant → Graphic Designer

Day to day

Prep files for print; organise packs; run collections; assist set dressing of graphics; keep version control.

Call times

Mostly prep in the graphics room; attend set when dressing hero graphics or screens. Overnight print and clearance rushes before shoot days are common — check the graphics schedule against unit call.

What to wear

Smart-casual in prep; blacks when dressing on set; clean hands for hero paper props.

Tools & kit

Laptop, craft knife, spray-mount where allowed, measuring tape.

Tips

Confirm title, agreement, budget band, prep/wrap and kit fee on the deal memo before accepting. We never invent Bectu figures — check bectu.org.uk ratecards / your branch.

Software

• Illustrator / Photoshop
• InDesign
• Shared Drive folders
• Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop / InDesign
• After Effects for simple motion / screen loops
• Acrobat / Bluebeam proofs
• Font managers (Adobe Fonts / FontBase)
• Midjourney / Firefly for mockups only (never final hero without rights)

Related roles

Graphic Designer, Graphics Runner / Trainee, Junior Graphic Designer

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