Start date: ASAP
Hours: Full time
Contract length: 12 weeks (with possible extension)
Salary: Depending on experience
Location: Gas Ferry Road Studio, Bristol
Department:
An exciting opportunity to work on a CG animated series development phase.
The Development and Creative Pillar promote and sustains creativity across the company with a priority on Comedy, Character, Story and Craft. The team develop Aardman intellectual property and other content with new or existing characters to ensure a flow of inspirational, high-quality content for the studio production slate. The Pillar is responsible for identifying talent and strong ideas & developing projects from initial concept through script, design and into production. The department is also a resource for creative talent across the company and provides strategic creative direction to content planning across our key legacy IP and content collaborations.
Role:
To ensure efficient coordination across the development production on a day-to-day basis, with a key focus on the smooth running of a CG pipeline, visual development process and support to the Development Executive, Producer, Art Director, Crew and Production Manager. Supporting the development production process to ensure the project is met within the agreed budget and schedule.
About You
Candidate:
The successful candidate will have previous experience in CG or VFX animation production coordination. You will have experience in scheduling and managing CG animation and character/assets in Flow Production Tracking (ShotGrid) and Microsoft Excel.
Previous development experience is desirable, but not essential. You will ensure effective management of all relevant production information to all appropriate departments and teams.
Please find a full role profile attached.
We will be reviewing applications for interview as they’re submitted. Please confirm your salary expectations and availability in your cover letter.
The closing date for applications is: 6pm on Thursday 12th February 2026
About Us
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 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.
