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Start Date: Early February / Beginning March 2024End date: 8th December 2024Hours: 40 per weekLocation: Based in our Bristol studio in Aztec West but may start at Gas Ferry Road depending on start date. We are looking for an Art Director to become a pivotal role in Aardman's latest flagship Shaun the Sheep project.As Art Director you will be expected to prepare sketches, drawings, models etc for the relevant people to work from, to oversee the various set builds and subsequent movement into the studio and to prep and set dress units to camera. This will involve overseeing the various 'builds' and any refurbishment of assets required from the Shaun the Sheep or W&G archive eg props, sets, and puppets for reuse on the project, plus the sets, models and props etc. into the studio. We are looking for someone with previous art directing experience on a broadcast series (preferably within Stop Frame). You will have experience of running a team in a production environment and good management and production skills to create and implement effective schedules for the Art Team including set construction, props & graphics. We will be reviewing applications for interview as they're submitted.Closing date for applications 6pm Wednesday 13th December 2023.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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