Talent Manager, Art & Puppets
Posted 6 days ago by myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community
Negotiable
Undetermined
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Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Talent Manager role at Aardman involves coordinating talent for Stop Motion projects, focusing on recruitment and development to meet both immediate and long-term studio goals. The position requires effective communication and a personable approach, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Stop Motion. The role is full-time, based in North Bristol, and is a 12-month fixed-term contract. Aardman is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all individuals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Studio and Supervisors in departmental activities for Stop Motion projects.
- Coordinate talent overview schedules for the Art & Puppet Department.
- Outreach and source new talent for productions.
- Maintain and develop links with colleges and training establishments.
Key Skills:
- 3+ years of experience in Stop Motion.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Friendly and personable manner.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
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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.
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 Tuesday 25th March 2025
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.