Camera Assistant

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Job Summary

Job Description

Aardman is seeking experienced Camera Assistants to join their Bristol-based studios for stop-motion projects. The role involves fixed-term contracts of 1-6 months, with various start dates from November 2025 onwards. This is a full-time position requiring 45 hours per week. Responsibilities include assisting with camera operations and ensuring technical quality in stop-motion animation production.
Must have:
  • Experience in stop-motion animation
  • Technical knowledge of DSLR cameras
  • Experience with Macro lenses
  • Understanding of photographic principles
  • Proficiency with DragonFrame Software
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong IT skills

Job Details

About The Role

Start Date: Various start dates project depending from November 2025 onwards

Full Time: 45 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term Contracts ranging between 1- 6 months

Salary: Dependant on experience

Location: Aztec West Studio & Gas Ferry Road

The Role:

We are looking for experienced Camera Assistants to expand our existing talent pool due to increased volume of work on various stop motion projects, currently underway at our Bristol based studios.

About You

We are looking for individuals with experience in stop-motion animation. They must have a good level of technical knowledge and experience with DSLR cameras and Macro lenses, with a good understanding of photographic principles.

Individuals must be proficient with DragonFrame Software and have strong organisational and IT skills.

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 Friday 8th August 2025 at 4pm.

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.

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