Supervising Rigger

Start Date: Consultancy from December 2024, Full Time dates 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:

The Rigging Department provides a vital support role for the whole Animation Department on a daily basis and works with the Puppets, Art and Production Departments to achieve this. 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.

The Candidate:

The successful candidate will be highly competent in the design and Production of mechanical support systems (Rigs) for Puppets, Props and Sets and will take responsibility for the development and implementation of all Rigging solutions across all shooting units.

The perfect candidate will have a minimum of 7 years experience of working as a Rigger on at least five previous stop frame animation productions.

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.  

Closing Date for applications is Tuesday 5^th November 2024.

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.