Puppets Production Manager

5 days ago


Aztec West Studio North Bristol, UK, United Kingdom myGwork Full time

This job is with Aardman, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

About The Role

Start Date: Q1 2025

Full Time: 40 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until March 2026

Salary: Depending upon experience

Location: Aztec West Studio, North Bristol.

The Role:

We are looking for a Puppets Production Manager to manage the day-to-day operations of the Puppet Department in support of the Head of Puppets. This role ensures that all puppets are designed, built, and delivered according to the agreed creative and logistical requirements (quality, timescales, and budget) of the production.

About You

The Candidate:

The successful candidate will assist the Head of Puppets with the creation & management of production schedules for the Puppet Department in collaboration with the Line Producer & Production Manager.

They will also develop and manage budgets with the creative supervisors, ensuring all creative requirements are achievable within these constraints.

The perfect candidate will have previous production manager experience, with at least 5 years' experience working within features, ideally in stop motion or CG/film/TV production. They will also need strong (proven) scheduling and budgeting skills, with an awareness of managing resources effectively.

Please see a full role profile below.

We will be reviewing applications for interview as they're submitted. Please confirm your salary expectations and availability in your Cover Letter or relevant supporting documents.

Closing Date for applications is Tuesday 26th November 2024.

About Us

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 Charter is 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.



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