Production Assistant

Start Date: ASAP - 1st May 2026

Full Time: 40 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Salary: Depending on experience 

Location: Aztec West Studio

The Role:

We have an exciting opportunity to work on our latest stop frame feature Shaun the Sheep - Beast of Mossy Bottom for Aardman Animations.

Working as part of a busy team, the Production Assistant will be responsible for providing production and administrative support to the Production team.

Part of this role will be to support the Producer, Production Manager and Production Coordinators with all production tasks - including invoices, POs, crew schedules, and holiday tracking. Be on hand to assist with the smooth running of the Studio Floor.

The Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be highly organised with excellent attention to detail. You will ideally have previous Production Assistant experience and have excellent people / communication skills. 

Please see a full role profile below.

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

Closing Date for applications is Tuesday 11th November 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 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.