Job Description
Start and End Date: Approx mid September 2024 – mid Jan 2025.
Hours: 40 per week
Location: Aztec West, Bristol
Salary: Depending on Experience
We are looking for Mid / Senior level Compositors to become a pivotal role in Aardman’s latest flagship Shaun the Sheep project
As the Compositor you will be primarily focused on compositing shots to completion in readiness for final grade.
Shots will vary heavily in complexity from basic paint clean up and de-rig to more complex, multi-layered 3D Composites and incorporating a variety of elements from stop motion, live action and CGI.
Candidates will need high level of experience with roto work, keying, working with multiple exposure elements, 2D Tracking, 3D camera Tracking, building 3D layered comps incorporating DMP and CGI renders and animating various elements within comp.
Successful applicants will need experience of balancing working at high speed whilst maintaining the necessary quality of work needed for the production.
In this role, there will be opportunity (if desired) to develop more advanced skills such as on set supervision.
We will be reviewing applications for interview as they’re submitted.
Closing date for all applications is Friday 3rd May 2024.
To apply please visit the Aardman Animations website.
Aardman is an independent and multi-award-winning studio producing feature films, series, advertising, interactive entertainment and attractions for both the domestic and international market. Our productions are novel, entertaining, brilliantly characterised and full of charm reflecting the unique talent, energy and personal commitment of our team. Our work is often imitated and yet we continue 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.
Aardman is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background.