Holywood to Hollywood: Northern Ireland Screen and Paper Owl Films are searching for a talented trainee storyboard artist

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Trainee Storyboard Artist (12 Month Fixed Term) – Holywood

Northern Ireland Screen is the screen agency for Northern Ireland. It is committed to maximising the economic, cultural and educational value of the screen industries for the benefit of Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland Screen intends to run a skills development programme as part of their Company Placement Scheme called Trainee Storyboard Artist. The programme will provide a training opportunity for one person in Paper Owl Films. This is a paid placement scheme (Real Living Wage) starting in September 2025 for a duration of 12 months, with the potential of a further 12 months extension.

The scheme will be based in Holywood, Northern Ireland and participants will be expected to base themselves in Northern Ireland for the duration of the scheme.

Essential criteria includes:

• A strong passion for animation and storytelling
• A portfolio or showreel that demonstrates drawing ability and narrative understanding (storyboards, comics, animatics, etc.). Applicants must provide a link to their portfolio, demonstrating how they meet the criteria outlined. This portfolio will be used as part of the shortlisting process
• Basic knowledge of storyboard principles, cinematography, and visual storytelling.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail, time management, and willingness to learn.

For more information on the position and eligibility, go online at GetGot today. Closing date for applications: Thursday August 28

Heavy Plant Operator – Balcas, Enniskillen

One of Britain and Ireland’s largest sawmills, Balcas is a leading timber products supplier and has pioneered biomass renewable energy in the British Isles. The business has grown organically, and through acquisition and investment in the latest processing technologies.

Balcas’ timber products portfolio includes construction timber, fencing and landscaping products and pallet and packaging material. Balcas has led the development of the market for wood pellet fuel in Ireland and Britain.

Balcas operates biomass Combined Heat and Power plants that produce renewable energy. Residual heat from electricity generation is used to dry locally sourced woodfibre that is then processed into high-energy fuel pellets, displacing 750 million litres of oil in homes, commercial premises and industry.

As a member of a small team, the job holder will assist with stockpiling logs/residues and keeping the different mills on site supplied with logs.

Hours for this post are Monday to Thursday 6.00pm to 5.30am with flexibility required to cover dayshift during holiday periods.

For more information or to apply, go online at GetGot

Closing date for applications: Tuesday August 26