Gaffer - Sts Project

4 weeks ago


Bristol, United Kingdom Aardman Animations Full time

**About The Role**:
Start and End Date: Approx May 2024 - December 2024

Hours: 40 per week

Location: Aztec West, Bristol

**Salary**: Depending on Experience

We are looking for a Gaffer to become a pivotal role in Aardman’s latest flagship Shaun the Sheep project.

As the Gaffer you will ensure all lighting equipment and stands are cleaned, repaired and maintained before each production is due to start.

You will be required to allocate lighting technicians, power and lighting equipment for all upcoming productions.

**About You**:
We are looking for someone with previous experience of work as a Gaffer in film or video production preferably animation.

**About Us**:
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.


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