Animators

About The Role

Start Date: November 2025 to May 2026

Full time: 40 hours per week (Mon-Fri)

Contract Fixed Term

We are looking for an Animator to work on our exciting stop frame feature film: Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom. We want this film to punch well above it’s weight in terms of comedy, story and spooky spectacle. As such we are looking for animators with a proven track record working at series pace and an ability to deliver features quality performance. Also to be comfortable going straight for shots without rehearsals or blocks.

The main purpose for this role is to realise the Director's vision and create the performance of the animated characters on the production. You will animate on assigned shots according to the brief set by the director and be able to competently animate a range of different shots of varying complexity.

About You

The successful candidate will be able to communicate effectively with the director while being briefed and take relevant performance notes. This will also involve communicating quickly and effectively with the Animation Supervisor and Production team about any changes to your shots that may impact the schedule.

You will have good sculpting skills and the ability to keep characters on model; this will include cleaning and prepping puppets ready for shooting.

We are looking for someone with a minimum of two year’s professional animating experience. You will also have a good understanding of stop frame studio working processes and Dragonframe.

Please see a full role profile below.

We will be reviewing applications for interview as they’re submitted.

Closing Date for applications is Friday 8th August 2025 at 5pm.

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 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.