3rd AD

This is an exciting opportunity for a 3rd AD to join the Production department for a stop-frame feature film. The role involves supporting the 1st and 2nd ADs on the studio floor, coordinating with various departments to ensure assets are ready for shoots and director visits, and preparing units to minimize turnaround times. The ideal candidate will have previous Runner/3rd AD production experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Word, Excel, and general computer skills.

Must Have

• Directly support the 1st and 2nd AD on the studio floor
• Liaise with all departments to ensure correct assets are on set for frame ups and director visits
• Ensure units are prepped for shooting
• Ensure animators have everything they need on set to minimise turnaround times
• Previous Runner/3rd AD production experience
• Experience using Word and Excel are essential
• Reasonable computer skills are necessary

Good to Have

• Previous stop motion experience is desirable

Perks & Benefits

• Employee Owned organisation
• Diversity & Inclusion Charter
• Age-friendly Employer Pledge
• Disability Confident Employer
• Opportunity to discuss flexible working needs

About The Role

Start Date: ASAP January 2026

Full Time: 45 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 17th April 2026

Salary: Dependant on experience

The Role:

An exciting opportunity to work in the Production dept for a stop frame feature. The 3rd AD is an integral role within the Production Team. The Production Team are responsible for creating a well-motivated and organised working environment to support the creative process. The role requires excellent awareness of the needs of the studio environment; good organizational skills and the ability to ensure tasks are completed efficiently to the required standard in calm and courteous manner.

About You

The Candidate:

The successful candidate will directly support the 1st and 2nd AD on the studio floor by liaising with all departments to ensure correct assets are on set for frame ups and director visits.

You will ensure units are prepped for shooting and animators have everything they need on set to minimise turnaround times.

We are looking for someone with previous Runner/3rd AD production experience. Experience using Word and Excel are essential and reasonable computer skills are necessary. Previous stop motion experience is desirable.

Please see a full role profile below.

We will be reviewing applications for interview as they’re submitted. Please confirm your salary expectations and availability in your Cover Letter or relevant supporting documents.

Closing Date for applications is Thursday 18th December 2025