What does your role as Production Assistant involve?

I began my role at Little Motel in March and currently work three days a week. In that time I have learned so much. A typical day for me can vary a lot depending on what is happening and what projects we are working on. I assist with any production tasks that need doing. This includes piecing together storyboards, uploading schedules, writing for socials, and the challenge of sorting through post-COVID file chaos. It’s fun getting stuck in and the variety keeps things interesting.

How did you get into this field?

I studied Media Production at the University of Lincoln. The course gave me a good feel for different aspects of the creative industry and helped me figure out what interested me the most. In my final year, I specialised in Scriptwriting, writing a drama script for the radio. While at university, I also worked with a Scouts group, teaching media skills to help them get a badge. Once I graduated I got my first role as a university student engagement advisor. The role taught me a lot about managing myself as well as working as a part of a team remotely.

Then I found the Kickstarter role with Little Motel. It’s great to work in a creative place with like-minded people while gaining more experience and knowledge about the industry all while working on interesting projects.

The main advice I’d have for anyone looking to get into this field is do your research. From the companies you like and want to work for, to the people either in roles similar to you or that you want to be in. Being nosey can help you find out what’s working for others.

What made you want to work in the creative industry?

I spent my childhood daydreaming, reading and coming up with my own stories, so I always wanted to do something similar as a career. When I was really small my favourite thing was to get out the big waterproof mat and paints to the horror of my mum. It always ended up looking like a paint explosion, with more on me than anywhere. In high school, I ended up choosing triple science, french and history because I was told it was the smart way to get into college. But while studying for exams, I discovered there were more options that interested me much more.

What have you enjoyed doing at Little Motel?

I’ve enjoyed getting stuck in and watching how a full project is made from start to finish. It’s been fun working with the team to bounce around ideas and get involved in the creative process. Looking through Little Motel’s past projects before I joined, I loved the bright and vibrant animations, like this one for Health Education England, so it’s been great to be involved in projects like that.

What do you do in your spare time?

What I do in my spare time changes so often it’s ridiculous, but mostly I enjoy hanging out with my friends, be that shopping, or meeting up at their house to bake, play board games and play with their dogs. I also like playing video games with them and by myself, one of my favourites is Don’t Starve, as I really enjoy the creepy feel and survival aspect. When I’m not hanging out with friends I spend my time chilling and singing to myself.

Sum up working here in 3 words

Interesting, Fresh, Engaging

What does your role as Studio Director involve?

My role at Little Motel includes everything from keeping track of finance spreadsheets, managing HR, to creative directing projects and jumping into an illustration or messing with keyframes in After Effects. I love the variety of my role and also get a great deal of satisfaction from seeing the awesome team we’ve put together here grow and thrive.

How did you get into this field?

As goes the cliche, I’ve been into filmmaking since I was a young kid. I was obsessed with film titles growing up, like Saul Bass’ Psycho, and that led me to University to study Music Technology and Digital Media. From there, I did a placement year at a video production company in Bradford, then I went on to work for a TV shopping channel and an internal communication agency before starting Little Motel. My biggest bit of advice for anyone looking to get into this industry is to create and show as many examples of the work you want to be hired for as possible.

What do you like most about working in the creative industry?

I love problem-solving. Much of my job is creative puzzle solving, and the ability to apply my knowledge and expertise to help a whole range of clients is very rewarding. I also have to pinch myself most days that I get to do something I’ve wanted to do from an early age, every day for a job.

What has been a highlight while working at Little Motel?

Taking a holistic approach, I’m extremely proud of the team we’ve assembled here at Little Motel. Seeing each and every person thrive and grow is an ongoing highlight for me. Project-wise, I’m most proud of the jobs where we’ve learnt and grown as a team. Personally, I look back fondly on the work we’ve done with Brake, as I not only learnt a lot on these projects, but it’s a charity that’s close to my family’s heart so I’m proud to be able to help them.

What do you do in your spare time?

My spare time mostly revolves around a two-year-old rescue dog named Stevie, who it’s safe to say has me wrapped around her paw. When I’m not walking or picking up half-eaten socks, you can usually find me rock climbing, biking, playing the drums or hunting down new Gluten-free recipes to try!

Sum up working here in 3 words

Rewarding, proud, teamwork

What does your role as Production Assistant involve?

I began my role at Little Motel in March and currently work three days a week. In that time I have learned so much. A typical day for me can vary a lot depending on what is happening and what projects we are working on. I assist with any production tasks that need doing. This includes piecing together storyboards, uploading schedules, writing for socials, and the challenge of sorting through post-COVID file chaos. It’s fun getting stuck in and the variety keeps things interesting.

How did you get into this field?

I studied Media Production at the University of Lincoln. The course gave me a good feel for different aspects of the creative industry and helped me figure out what interested me the most. In my final year, I specialised in Scriptwriting, writing a drama script for the radio. While at university, I also worked with a Scouts group, teaching media skills to help them get a badge. Once I graduated I got my first role as a university student engagement advisor. The role taught me a lot about managing myself as well as working as a part of a team remotely.

Then I found the Kickstarter role with Little Motel. It’s great to work in a creative place with like-minded people while gaining more experience and knowledge about the industry all while working on interesting projects.

The main advice I’d have for anyone looking to get into this field is do your research. From the companies you like and want to work for, to the people either in roles similar to you or that you want to be in. Being nosey can help you find out what’s working for others.

What made you want to work in the creative industry?

I spent my childhood daydreaming, reading and coming up with my own stories, so I always wanted to do something similar as a career. When I was really small my favourite thing was to get out the big waterproof mat and paints to the horror of my mum. It always ended up looking like a paint explosion, with more on me than anywhere. In high school, I ended up choosing triple science, french and history because I was told it was the smart way to get into college. But while studying for exams, I discovered there were more options that interested me much more.

What have you enjoyed doing at Little Motel?

I’ve enjoyed getting stuck in and watching how a full project is made from start to finish. It’s been fun working with the team to bounce around ideas and get involved in the creative process. Looking through Little Motel’s past projects before I joined, I loved the bright and vibrant animations, like this one for Health Education England, so it’s been great to be involved in projects like that.

What do you do in your spare time?

What I do in my spare time changes so often it’s ridiculous, but mostly I enjoy hanging out with my friends, be that shopping, or meeting up at their house to bake, play board games and play with their dogs. I also like playing video games with them and by myself, one of my favourites is Don’t Starve, as I really enjoy the creepy feel and survival aspect. When I’m not hanging out with friends I spend my time chilling and singing to myself.

Sum up working here in 3 words

Interesting, Fresh, Engaging

What does your role as Production Assistant involve?

I began my role at Little Motel in March and currently work three days a week. In that time I have learned so much. A typical day for me can vary a lot depending on what is happening and what projects we are working on. I assist with any production tasks that need doing. This includes piecing together storyboards, uploading schedules, writing for socials, and the challenge of sorting through post-COVID file chaos. It’s fun getting stuck in and the variety keeps things interesting.

How did you get into this field?

I studied Media Production at the University of Lincoln. The course gave me a good feel for different aspects of the creative industry and helped me figure out what interested me the most. In my final year, I specialised in Scriptwriting, writing a drama script for the radio. While at university, I also worked with a Scouts group, teaching media skills to help them get a badge. Once I graduated I got my first role as a university student engagement advisor. The role taught me a lot about managing myself as well as working as a part of a team remotely.

Then I found the Kickstarter role with Little Motel. It’s great to work in a creative place with like-minded people while gaining more experience and knowledge about the industry all while working on interesting projects.

The main advice I’d have for anyone looking to get into this field is do your research. From the companies you like and want to work for, to the people either in roles similar to you or that you want to be in. Being nosey can help you find out what’s working for others.

What made you want to work in the creative industry?

I spent my childhood daydreaming, reading and coming up with my own stories, so I always wanted to do something similar as a career. When I was really small my favourite thing was to get out the big waterproof mat and paints to the horror of my mum. It always ended up looking like a paint explosion, with more on me than anywhere. In high school, I ended up choosing triple science, french and history because I was told it was the smart way to get into college. But while studying for exams, I discovered there were more options that interested me much more.

What have you enjoyed doing at Little Motel?

I’ve enjoyed getting stuck in and watching how a full project is made from start to finish. It’s been fun working with the team to bounce around ideas and get involved in the creative process. Looking through Little Motel’s past projects before I joined, I loved the bright and vibrant animations, like this one for Health Education England, so it’s been great to be involved in projects like that.

What do you do in your spare time?

What I do in my spare time changes so often it’s ridiculous, but mostly I enjoy hanging out with my friends, be that shopping, or meeting up at their house to bake, play board games and play with their dogs. I also like playing video games with them and by myself, one of my favourites is Don’t Starve, as I really enjoy the creepy feel and survival aspect. When I’m not hanging out with friends I spend my time chilling and singing to myself.

Sum up working here in 3 words

Interesting, Fresh, Engaging

The GBC is a UK-based, independent not-for-profit organisation. They measure real living wage, fairer hours and contracts, employee well-being, employee representation, diversity and inclusion, environmental responsibility, paying fair tax, commitment to customers, ethical sourcing, and prompt payment.

GBC Accreditation helps us celebrate doing business in the right way and uphold standards to make sure we’re building a place where people are happy working, as well as making a positive impact on society and the planet.

As an organisation we commit to:

• Pay our directly employed and regularly contracted staff the real living wage as defined by the Living Wage Foundation.
• Only use zero or minimal hours contracts when it is mutually beneficial and accepted by both us and the employee.
• Actively support and encourage employee well-being treating those with legitimate sickness in a fair and respectful manner and promote access to impartial support and advice for employees with physical and mental health needs.
• Having a way where every employee can make suggestions or raise issues with senior management.
• Have robust measures in place to encourage diversity at key stages of recruitment, selection and retention of employees and to prevent harassment or victimisation in the workplace.
• Encourage the development of good environmental practice as an organisation, seeking to minimise our impact and commit to improve it.
• Pay our taxes where applicable, only use tax allowances for the purpose intended, and be transparent in our relationship with HMRC.
• Address and learn from stakeholder feedback, seeking to put negative issues right.
• Ethical sourcing of anything we purchase, such as by applying standards set out in the Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code where relevant.
• Paying our suppliers promptly, and within at least 30 days.

What does your role as Production Assistant involve?

I began my role at Little Motel in March and currently work three days a week. In that time I have learned so much. A typical day for me can vary a lot depending on what is happening and what projects we are working on. I assist with any production tasks that need doing. This includes piecing together storyboards, uploading schedules, writing for socials, and the challenge of sorting through post-COVID file chaos. It’s fun getting stuck in and the variety keeps things interesting.

How did you get into this field?

I studied Media Production at the University of Lincoln. The course gave me a good feel for different aspects of the creative industry and helped me figure out what interested me the most. In my final year, I specialised in Scriptwriting, writing a drama script for the radio. While at university, I also worked with a Scouts group, teaching media skills to help them get a badge. Once I graduated I got my first role as a university student engagement advisor. The role taught me a lot about managing myself as well as working as a part of a team remotely.

Then I found the Kickstarter role with Little Motel. It’s great to work in a creative place with like-minded people while gaining more experience and knowledge about the industry all while working on interesting projects.

The main advice I’d have for anyone looking to get into this field is do your research. From the companies you like and want to work for, to the people either in roles similar to you or that you want to be in. Being nosey can help you find out what’s working for others.

What made you want to work in the creative industry?

I spent my childhood daydreaming, reading and coming up with my own stories, so I always wanted to do something similar as a career. When I was really small my favourite thing was to get out the big waterproof mat and paints to the horror of my mum. It always ended up looking like a paint explosion, with more on me than anywhere. In high school, I ended up choosing triple science, french and history because I was told it was the smart way to get into college. But while studying for exams, I discovered there were more options that interested me much more.

What have you enjoyed doing at Little Motel?

I’ve enjoyed getting stuck in and watching how a full project is made from start to finish. It’s been fun working with the team to bounce around ideas and get involved in the creative process. Looking through Little Motel’s past projects before I joined, I loved the bright and vibrant animations, like this one for Health Education England, so it’s been great to be involved in projects like that.

What do you do in your spare time?

What I do in my spare time changes so often it’s ridiculous, but mostly I enjoy hanging out with my friends, be that shopping, or meeting up at their house to bake, play board games and play with their dogs. I also like playing video games with them and by myself, one of my favourites is Don’t Starve, as I really enjoy the creepy feel and survival aspect. When I’m not hanging out with friends I spend my time chilling and singing to myself.

Sum up working here in 3 words

Interesting, Fresh, Engaging

What does your role as Production Assistant involve?

I began my role at Little Motel in March and currently work three days a week. In that time I have learned so much. A typical day for me can vary a lot depending on what is happening and what projects we are working on. I assist with any production tasks that need doing. This includes piecing together storyboards, uploading schedules, writing for socials, and the challenge of sorting through post-COVID file chaos. It’s fun getting stuck in and the variety keeps things interesting.

How did you get into this field?

I studied Media Production at the University of Lincoln. The course gave me a good feel for different aspects of the creative industry and helped me figure out what interested me the most. In my final year, I specialised in Scriptwriting, writing a drama script for the radio. While at university, I also worked with a Scouts group, teaching media skills to help them get a badge. Once I graduated I got my first role as a university student engagement advisor. The role taught me a lot about managing myself as well as working as a part of a team remotely.

Then I found the Kickstarter role with Little Motel. It’s great to work in a creative place with like-minded people while gaining more experience and knowledge about the industry all while working on interesting projects.

The main advice I’d have for anyone looking to get into this field is do your research. From the companies you like and want to work for, to the people either in roles similar to you or that you want to be in. Being nosey can help you find out what’s working for others.

What made you want to work in the creative industry?

I spent my childhood daydreaming, reading and coming up with my own stories, so I always wanted to do something similar as a career. When I was really small my favourite thing was to get out the big waterproof mat and paints to the horror of my mum. It always ended up looking like a paint explosion, with more on me than anywhere. In high school, I ended up choosing triple science, french and history because I was told it was the smart way to get into college. But while studying for exams, I discovered there were more options that interested me much more.

What have you enjoyed doing at Little Motel?

I’ve enjoyed getting stuck in and watching how a full project is made from start to finish. It’s been fun working with the team to bounce around ideas and get involved in the creative process. Looking through Little Motel’s past projects before I joined, I loved the bright and vibrant animations, like this one for Health Education England, so it’s been great to be involved in projects like that.

What do you do in your spare time?

What I do in my spare time changes so often it’s ridiculous, but mostly I enjoy hanging out with my friends, be that shopping, or meeting up at their house to bake, play board games and play with their dogs. I also like playing video games with them and by myself, one of my favourites is Don’t Starve, as I really enjoy the creepy feel and survival aspect. When I’m not hanging out with friends I spend my time chilling and singing to myself.

Sum up working here in 3 words

Interesting, Fresh, Engaging