2D FX Animator

Start Date: 9^th June 2025

Full Time: 40 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Salary: Depending upon experience

Location: Aztec West Studio

The Role:

We are looking for a 2D FX Animator who will be responsible for realising the director’s vision and create the 2D FX animation for the production while working with the stop frame animation team and VFX compositing team.

The Candidate:

The successful candidate will be able to animate 2D FX on assigned shots according to the brief set by the director. As well as being able to communicate effectively with the director whilst being briefed and take relevant animation notes.

The perfect candidate will also be able to bring some design work to the new and varied FX that each episode may need. Some design work will be provided but some may need the animators design work or interpretation.

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.