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
Location: Aztec West
The Role:
An exciting opportunity to work in the Production dept for a stop frame feature Aardman Animations. 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