Trainee 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) 

Salary:Depending on experience

Location:Aztec West Studio

The Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Set Dresser & Prop Maker to join our Art Department at Aardman Animations.

The Art department is the team responsible for creating the overall look of a stop-motion production, as determined by the Director, Production Designer and Art Directors. The Art team design, build, and dress the sets on which the puppets are shot, being mindful of every detail that can support the director’s vision.

You will be training within our lively art team to produce props and sets to a high standard. You’ll also be assisting more senior team members in set dressing as well as making adjustments based on consultation with other creative departments.

The Candidate:

The Trainee position requires applicants to have recently graduated from a relevant BA or other related course with less than 1 years’ work experience or equivalent industry experience or training.

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 able to follow a brief and take instruction.

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.