At a Glance
- Tasks: Create stunning motion graphics and composites for an exciting new pre-school series.
- Company: Join Aardman, a multi-award-winning animation studio known for its creativity and charm.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and a chance to work on beloved projects.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a diverse team creating engaging content that inspires and entertains children worldwide.
- Qualifications: Five years' experience in animation, with strong skills in After Effects and Photoshop.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
This job is with Aardman, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.
About The Role
- Start Date: July 2026 - December 2026
- Contract: Fixed Term Contract
- Salary: Dependant on experience
- Location: Bristol, ideally based at our Aztec West studio. (Hybrid working may be considered for the right candidate.)
The Role: We are looking for a Senior/Experienced After Effects Compositor / Motion Graphics Designer to join the team on Lets Go Timmy! An exciting new pre-school series combining stop-frame and 2D animation. The role will work closely with the Animation Director and production team to deliver final image composites across a range of media, focussing mainly on the 2D elements.
About You
The Candidate: The successful candidate will have at least five years' experience in the animation industry, along with a solid knowledge of Adobe CS, especially After Effects and Photoshop. The perfect candidate will have a strong understanding of animation pipeline, as well as experience working on animated series productions with high shot volumes and fast turnaround schedules.
Please confirm your salary expectations and availability in your Cover Letter or relevant supporting documents, as well as your up to date reel. We will be reviewing applications for interview as they're submitted.
Closing Date for applications is Friday 10th July 2026 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 Tommy's Pregnancy and Parenting at Work Champion.
