CG Animator

About The Role

Start Date: Jan 2026 – July 2026

Full Time: 40 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Salary: Dependant on experience

Location: Aztec West

The Role:

We have an exciting opportunity to join the animation team as a CG Animator on a stop frame/mixed medium series.

CG Animators animate on assigned shots according to the brief set by the director, whilst integrating the CG animation with the stop frame animation seamlessly.

The Candidate:

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate positive professional attitude to work and will self-reflective and critical of their own work, striving to develop their skills.

The perfect candidate will have a minimum of five year’s professional animating experience and will be able to respond effectively to creative feedback from Directors and Animation Directors.

Please see a full role profile below.

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

Closing Date for applications is Tuesday 20th January 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 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.