Start and End Date: Approx August 2024 - December 2024
Hours: 40 per week
Location: Aztec West Studio, Bristol
Salary: Depending on Experience

We are looking for a 3rd AD to become a pivotal role in Aardman's latest flagship Shaun the Sheep project.

As 3rd AD your main responsibility will be to directly support the 1st AD on the studio floor by liaising with all departments to ensure correct assets are on set for frame ups and director visits.

A key part of this role will be prioritising workload so that units are fully prepped and ready in good time for daily director visits as scheduled by 1st AD. This is a high energy environment and will require strong management skills in order to maintain the smooth running of the production.

You will be responsible for managing final checks as required by the 1st AD.

We are looking for people with previous 3rd AD/Running experience/

Previous experience in stop frame animation production is essential as well as being proficient with MS Office skills.

We will be reviewing applications for interview as they're submitted.

Closing date for all applications is Wednesday 27th March 2024.

Aardman is an independent and multi-award-winning studio producing feature films, series, advertising, interactive entertainment and attractions for both the domestic and international market. Our productions are novel, entertaining, brilliantly characterised and full of charm reflecting the unique talent, energy and personal commitment of our team. Our work is often imitated and yet we continue to lead the field producing a rare brand of visually stunning content for cinema, broadcasters, digital platforms and live experiences around the world.

In November 2018, Aardman became an Employee Owned organisation, ensuring that the studio remains independent and securing the creative legacy and culture of the company for the future.

Aardman is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background.