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About The Role

3rd Assistant Editor


Start Date: Q1 2025
Full Time: 45 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until, TBC March – June 2026.
Salary: Depending upon experience
Location: Aztec West Studio, North Bristol.

The Role:

We are looking for a 3rd Assistant Editor to be responsible for assisting the full editorial team in delivering a stop motion feature. They will work alongside the Edit team in providing support and self-initiated proactive working.

About You

The Candidate:

The successful candidate will assist as directed with ingestion and log production dialogue and scratch record sessions as well as numbering and importing storyboards using our in house software.

The perfect candidate will have a working knowledge of animated feature film methodology, alongside previous experience Avid editing software.

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 Friday 22nd November 2024.

About Us

About Aardman:
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.