DOP

Start Date: Consultancy work from January 2025, full time start date TBC.

Full Time: 40/45 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until June 2026 (Subject to greenlight). 

Salary: Depending upon experience

Location: Aztec West Studio, North Bristol.

The Role:

We are looking for Director of Photography to provide a key creative role that will collaborate with the Directors and Producer throughout the shoot and post-production, serving as a link between the creative vision, camera, lighting, and production teams.

The Candidate:

The successful candidate will need to collaborate with the director to develop the visual style and aesthetic of the film, including shot composition, colour palette, and lighting. They will also be responsible for creating and executing lighting plans that set the mood and tone for scenes, considering both practical and creative elements.

The perfect candidate will need proven experience working as a Director of Photography in feature films, with a strong understanding of post-production techniques

Please see a full role profile below.

We will be reviewing applications for interview as they’re submitted. Please confirm your salary expectations and availability in your Cover Letter or relevant supporting documents.  

About Aardman:

Aardman is an independent and multi-Academy Award® and BAFTA® award winning studio. It produces feature films, series, advertising, games and interactive entertainment.

Its productions are global in appeal, 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.

Our Diversity & Inclusion Charter is our commitment to building a workforce that is truly reflective of society, underpinned by the belief that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential in delivering on our mission: to create entertainment for all and to be the most inspirational animation company in the world. We welcome applications from all individuals and are always happy to discuss flexible working needs.  We've signed the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, a nationwide programme run by the Centre for Ageing Better to make workplaces age-friendly, and Aardman is also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a Living Wage Employer.