Animator - Pilot

**About The Role**:
**Start Date**:30th October 2023

**End Date**:15th / 22nd December 2023

**Full Time**:40 hours per week (Mon - Fri)

**Contract**:Fixed Term

**Salary**:Depending on experience

**Location**:Aztec West studios, Bristol

We are looking for an Animator to work on an exciting stop frame/ mixed medium pilot for Aardman Animations.

The main purpose for this role is to realise the Director's vision and create the performance of the animated characters on the production. You will animate on assigned shots according to thebrief set by the director and be able to competently animate a range of different shots of varying complexity.

You will have good sculpting skills and the ability to keep characters on model, this will include cleaning and prepping puppets ready for shooting.

**About You**:
We are looking for someone with a minimum of two year’s professional animating experience. You will also have a good understanding of stop frame studio working processes and Dragonframe.

Please see attached the role profile for more information.

**About Us**:
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.