Junior Set Dresser & Prop Maker

Start Date: August / September 2025

Full Time: 40 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term Contract (Initially 3 months in length with potential to extend until April 2026) 

Salary: Depending on experience

Location: Aztec West Studio

The Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Set Dresser & Prop Maker to work on a Shaun the Sheep stop motion feature under the guidance and supervision of the senior Art team. You will be making props and set dressing under the supervision of the Supervising Set Dresser / Art Directors / Supervising Art Director. 

In this role you will be required to perform simple prop making to a specific brief and previously agreed schedule. You will assist the senior crew to adapt, fabricate and dress sets and learn to communicate with all key creative departments.

You will be expected to illustrate the ability to manage and take responsibility of small projects, plus have understanding and ideally some experience of the following techniques: sculpting, casting, moulding, painting; texturing, greenery, model making and sewing etc.

The Candidate:

The successful candidate will be creative with a keen eye for colour, texture, decoration and detail.

You will be enthusiastic with an intuitive and creative approach to problem solving, plus have an interest in learning about processes of animation / film making. 

Please see a full role profile below.

We will be reviewing applications for interview as they’re submitted.

Closing Date for applications is Tuesday 1st July 2025

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 Charteris 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 theAge-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 aDisability Confident Employerand aLiving Wage Employer.