Assistant Animators - Bristol, United Kingdom - Aardman Animations

Aardman Animations
Aardman Animations
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Bristol, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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About The Role:


Start and End Date:
Approx June December 2024

Hours: 40 per week


Location:
Aztec West Studio, Bristol


Salary:
Depending on Experience

We are looking for Assistant Animators to become a pivotal role in Aardman's latest flagship Shaun the Sheep project.


As Assistant Animator your main responsibility will be to pro-actively check the schedule board in order to prepare for upcoming shots / tests and ensuring any issues are brought to the attention of the Supervising Assistant Animator.

A key part of this role will be cleaning, preparing and testing puppet mouths, arms etc ready for shooting. As well as keeping the Animators supplied with the required plasticine puppet components.

This is a high energy environment and you must be able to work well in a team and be able to react positively to changing schedule priorities.

You will be responsible for animating shots as required by production/ schedule.


About You:

We are looking for people with previous Assistant Animator experience.


Previous experience in stop frame animation production is essential as well as being competent at sculpting to the required level and speed.


About Us:


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.

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