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CAD & Production Design Archivist

Job Requisition ID: 35701
Job Closing Date: 26/12/2025
London, GBR, WD6 1JF
| London, GBR, WD6 1JF
JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: B
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent and Continuing
DEPARTMENT: EastEnders
LOCATION: BBC Elstree Centre
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 32,000 - 34,559 + London Weighting (at 5,441) 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 world's 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. You'll 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 personnel. In 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, we'd 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.
Disclaimer
This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.
Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.
Redeployment
The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.
Information at a Glance
This is your BBC
At the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world's best loved content, and the BBC's mission to inform, educate and entertain.
Life at BBC Studios

• A flexible 35-hour working week with 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the option to buy an extra five days.
• Defined pension (up to 10% employer contributions).
• Caring and parenting support, 24/7 remote GP access, life assurance and accident benefit.
• BBC Studios is a world leader in operating sustainably both on and off screen. Find out more about BBC Group's science-based Net Zero targets .
• Career development in a values-led purpose-driven culture.

Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis.
Learn more about life at the BBC and our values in our candidate pack.
You belong
We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential.
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.
We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy below.
Disability confident
We are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we'd be happy to discuss:
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