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We are looking to fill a number of Construction roles (All Level Carpenters & Set Builders) to become a pivotal role in Aardman’s latest flagship Shaun the Sheep project.
You will provide a high standard of set construction, prop making and related creative skills including the maintenance and adaptation of props as well as the general organisation and upkeep of the workshop. This will include being able to interpret the drawings of the Production Designer, Art Director and Draftsperson and work out how to build them.
Part of these roles will be to ensure the sets and key props are built safely, adhering to the companies H&S policies, including animator access points and covering all requirements as noted in the technical drawings or mock-ups.
We are looking for people with experience working with a wide range of materials and be competent with wood and metal working machinery. You will know all aspects and processes of construction work for animation set builds.
You will have previous experience of working in animation / film and have excellent knowledge of construction materials, tolerances and processes.
We will be reviewing applications for interview as they’re submitted.
Closing date for all applications is Thursday 7th March 2024.
Start and End Date: Approx April 2024 -December 2024
Hours: 40 per week
Location: Aztec West Studio, Bristol
Salary: Depending on Experience
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
More about the company
Aardman, based in Bristol (UK) and co-founded in 1976 by Peter Lord and David Sproxton, is an independent and multi-award-winning studio. It produces feature films, series, advertising, interactive entertainment and attractions for both the domestic and international market. Their productions are 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.
