Compositor

About The Role

• Role 1
  - Start Date:
  
  ASAP October 2026
• Role 2
  
  Start Date:
  
  May 26 October 2026 (maternity cover)
• Full Time: 40 hours per week
• Contract:
  
  Fixed Term Contract
• Salary:
  Dependant on experience
• Location:
  
  Aztec West

We have an exciting opportunity to join VFX department on a stop frame animated series.

The VFX Department consists of the CG animation and VFX/compositing Teams. The primary focus of the Department is to ensure that all VFX and CG integrate seamlessly into the stop-motion style.

The Compositor will primarily work directly with the VFX Supervisor and VFX Producer to provide final shots that sit creatively and cohesively within the episode.

The successful candidate will be a creative person with first-class Nuke skills and previous experience working with Shotgrid.

The perfect candidate will have an understanding of the stop-motion animation process, ideally with Photoshop experience.

Please confirm your salary expectations and availability in your Cover Letter or relevant supporting documents. We will be reviewing applications for interview as theyre submitted.

Closing Date for applications is Friday 13 February 2026 at 5pm.

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 studios 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.