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We are looking for Riggers (All Levels) to become a pivotal role in Aardman’s latest flagship Shaun the Sheep project.
The rigging function helps to identify complex shots and offer practical solutions. The Rigging Department is responsible for identifying, designing and creating Rigs (mechanical support systems) to use with all puppets, props and sets to enable easier and more efficient shooting on stop frame productions.
By using various equipment in storage, from scaffold, to motorised linear tracking systems, Riggers will be required to liaise and work in conjunction with the relevant departments to achieve quick and efficient rigging solutions to shots prior to shooting.
You will be responsible for rigging shots quickly and efficiently whilst being collectively responsible for the maintenance of all rigging equipment. Use of certain electrical tools/machinery will be necessary.
We are looking for people with previous experience of working as a Rigger on at least one previous longform stop frame animation production.
You will be able to construct extra rigging elements as required for production and have a pro-active attitude to solving problems related to Rigging issues.
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.
