Associate Editor

Start Date: February 2027 – November 2028 

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Salary: Dependant on experience

Location: Aztec West studio

The Role:

We are looking for an Associate Editor to join the editorial team on a stop frame/mixed medium series for Aardman Animations.

The role will work closely to support the Editor, Director and Production team by helping the Editor with animatic assemblies and additional tasks required.

The Candidate:

The successful candidate will have prior experience of an animated comedy or animated film, as well as a good sense of action/comedy timing.

The perfect candidate will be confident and experienced with Avid Media Composer, along with knowledge & understanding of the following software: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Media Encoder, DaVinci Resolve, EditReader.

Please see a full role profile below.

Please confirm your salary expectations and availability in your Cover Letter or relevant supporting documents, as well as an up to date reel.  We will be reviewing applications for interview as they’re submitted.

Closing Date for applications is Friday 20^th November 2026 at 4pm.

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 Tommy's Pregnancy and Parenting at Work Champion.