Start Date: 6th October 2025 to 17th April 2026
Full Time: 40 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Salary: Depending on experience
Location: Aztec West Studio

The Role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Compositing Supervisor to join our VFX team to work on our new Stop Motion feature production, Shaun the Sheep - Beast of Mossy Bottom. The primary focus of the VFX Department is to ensure that all VFX integrate seamlessly into the stop-motion style of the film.

The Compositing Supervisor will work closely with and be overseen by the VFX Supervisor. The role will oversee all shots to a high level in terms of compositing before presenting to the VFX Supervisor for review.

You will be responsible for supervising and mentoring the Compositing Team, including providing creative briefs and giving feedback.

The Candidate:

We are looking for someone with an exceptionally strong background in Nuke and proven experience at a similar level working on a stop frame feature film or series.

You will be a strong team player with an excellent understanding of the stop-motion process.

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

Closing Date for applications is Monday 21st July 2025.
About Aardman:
Aardman is an independent and multi-Academy Award® and BAFTA® award winning studio. It produces feature films, series, advertising, games and interactive entertainment.
Its productions are global in appeal, novel, entertaining, brilliantly characterised and full of charm reflecting the unique talent, energy and personal commitment of the Aardman team. The studio's work is often imitated, and yet the company continues 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.
Our Diversity & Inclusion Charteris our commitment to building a workforce that is truly reflective of society, underpinned by the belief that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential in delivering on our mission: to create entertainment for all and to be the most inspirational animation company in the world. We welcome applications from all individuals and are always happy to discuss flexible working needs. We've signed the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, a nationwide programme run by the Centre for Ageing Better to make workplaces age-friendly, and Aardman is also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a Living Wage Employer.