2nd AD

Full Time: 45 hours per week

Salary: depending on experience

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Aztec West Studios

Aardman is looking for a 2^nd Assistant Director, to support the 1^st Assistant Director in keeping the shoot on schedule and for creating an organised environment within which the Director can work effectively. This is a high energy environment and will require strong management skills in order to maintain the smooth running of the production.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual who can remain confident and calm under pressure. The right candidate must have previous experience working within stop motion Animation, ideally in a 2^nd AD role or similar. 

Excellent attention to detail is essential, as well as strong MS Office skills and proven team playing skills.

Please find a full role profile attached.

The closing date for applications is 4pm on Friday 27^th May 2022.

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.

Aardman strives to be the most inspirational animation company in the world creating world class entertainment to a diverse and intergenerational global audience. We aim to lead the way in both our content and our professional principles, ensuring diversity and inclusion is inherent to the development and production of all our content - both on and off screen. Aardman is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all individuals and are always happy to discuss flexible working needs.