Framestore Chicago is looking for a receptionist to join our growing team at our West Loop office.
The ideal candidate is someone who knows Chicago well, and is ready for all the challenges that working in a fast-paced, deadline driven creative environment can bring. You must have initiative, be enthusiastic and a passion for making our office an enjoyable place for both clients and staff.
As the first point of contact for company clients, guests and employees the receptionist will provide first class customer service, behaving with excellent professionalism and efficiency at all times. The receptionist role is a key entry-level position for those seeking a foothold within visual effects. We offer continuous exposure to the highest caliber of visual effects work and the opportunity to build relationships with well-known industry professionals. The receptionist role is a stepping stone to further roles within the Company.
This is a full time role with benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Serve visitors and staff by greeting, welcoming, directing and announcing them appropriately
- Answering telephone and email inquiries in a professional manner
- Maintaining the reception environment to a high presentation level
- Keeping track of in-house clients, inter-office visitors, and staff schedules
- Publishing company Dailies information to staff
- Maintain office supply inventory
- Serve daily and changing needs of office such as helping arrange lunch/dinner orders for clients and staff, travel, and courier services
- Maintaining internal directory system
- Organizing and maintaining calendars
- Receive and Sort incoming mail and deliveries
- Arrange and track all outgoing packages
- Ad hoc administrative duties as required
- May require flexible hours/start time during peak production periods
Essential Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Previous experience in a fast-paced customer orientated role
- Proven ability to prioritize own work load
- Confident, outgoing, friendly and positive attitude
- Familiarity with MS Office
Desirable Skills:
- Previous knowledge of Framestore's work and an interest in film, television or commercials
- Previous reception or switchboard experience
- Skilled in handling pressure and multitasking in a calm manner
- Ability to respond to requests and problem solving proactively
- Professional presentation and dress code
Framestore is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential. No job applicant will receive less favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.