3rd Assistant Director

About The Role

Start Date: Mid September 2025

Full Time: 45 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 17th April 2026

Salary: Dependant on experience

Location: Aztec West

The Role:

An exciting opportunity to work in the Production dept for a stop frame feature. 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 Wednesday 27th August 2025.

About Us

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 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 Living Wage Employer.

Job Description Download 3rd AD 180825.pdf