Physical Production Technology Manager

Start Date: January 2023 

Full Time: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent Staff

Salary: Depending on experience

Location: Based cross site at both of our Gas Ferry and Aztec West studios

We are looking for a Physical Production Technology Manager to support the Chief Technical Officer in managing all technical aspects of Physical Production across the studio (with a strong focus on stop frame). 

Agility and flexibility to operate within a constantly changing production environment is paramount to the success of this role.

We are looking for someone with 5+ years of experience within physical production, proven management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. You will have worked with camera, lighting, motion control and grip crews on all types of shoots, as well as stop frame projects, with an understanding of individual roles as well as overall structure.

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.

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.