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We are looking for a Trainee Set Dresser to become a pivotal role in Aardman’s latest flagship Shaun the Sheep project.
As Trainee Set Dresser you will be training within our lively art team to produce props and sets to a high standard. You’ll also be supporting the more senior roles in set dressing as well as adjusting based on consultation with other creative departments.
In this role you will perform simple prop making to a specific brief and previously agreed schedule. You will train to help senior roles adapt, fabricate and dress sets and learn to communicate with all key creative departments
No previous experience in set dressing is necessary, but should be able to demonstrate potential ability in the field of set dressing through appropriate work done as part of a higher education course or for own interest.
Any previous work shown should simply demonstrate a high level of general creative & craft ability.
We are looking for someone with a keen eye for colour, texture, decoration and detail. You will be enthusiastic with an intuitive and creative approach to problem solving, plus have an interest in learning about processes of animation / film making
We will be reviewing applications for interview as they’re submitted.
Closing date for all applications is Tuesday 5th March 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.
