Talent Manager, Art & Puppets
Job Description
About The Role
Start Date: Q1
Full Time: 40 hours per week
Contract: 12 month FTC
Salary: Depending upon experience
Location: Aztec West Studio, North Bristol.
The Role:
We are looking for a Talent Manager to assist the Studio and the Supervisors in a range of departmental activities that ensure the smooth running of all Stop Motion projects. With a focus on talent coordination, recruiting and development for the immediate and long-term goals of the studio.
About You
The Candidate:
The successful candidate will coordinate the Art & Puppet Department talent overview schedules to help ensure each production gets the talent it needs. Included within this would be outreach and the sourcing of new talent. They will also maintain links and develop new ones with colleges / training / establishments in liaison with Head of Production HR and Academy.
The perfect candidate will have 3+ Years experience in Stop Motion (essential), with effective communication skills both written & oral, with a friendly and personable manner.
Please see a full role profile below.
We will be reviewing applications for interview as they're submitted.
Closing Date for applications is Thursday 19th December 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.
