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We are looking for a Puppets Creative Lead to become a pivotal role in Aardman’s latest flagship Shaun the Sheep project.
As the Puppet Creative Lead you will head up the assessment and schedule of works for the refurbishment of existing assets to meet the requirements for the project. You will lead a team of puppet makers by producing schedules and setting realistic tasks and deadlines for team members including supervising, planning, and varying their workload where schedule allows for diversity.
Part of this role will include being responsible for regularly checking the schedule boards to find out when puppets & specials need to be delivered. You will have overall responsibility for translating the character design of new characters (if any) into a successful stop motion puppet and working with the director, animators & puppet team to achieve the desired look & performance for new puppets (if any).
We are looking for someone with at least 10 years relevant professional experience required in building stop motion puppets, ideally on previous long form projects. You will also be very knowledgeable about all aspects of the design and build of an animation puppet.
You will be able to co-ordinate a team to deliver work of a high standard within tight deadlines & manage a work schedule with minimal support or guidance.
We will be reviewing applications for interview as they’re submitted.
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Closing date for all applications is 6pm Monday 5th February 2024.
Start Date: Early April 2024
End date: End of 2024
Hours: 40 per week
Location: Based in our Bristol studio in Aztec West studio
To apply please visit the Aardman Animations website
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.
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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.
