This job is with Aardman, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. About The Role Start Date: January 2025 Full Time: 40/45 hours per week Contract: Fixed Term Contract until June 2026 ( Subject to greenlight ). Salary: Depending upon experience Location: Aztec West Studio, North Bristol. The Role: The Visual Effects Supervisor is responsible for designing and executing visual effects, collaborating with department supervisors to support the Director's creative vision. This role integrates the VFX pipeline into the production process and manages an in-house VFX team and if required any external vendors. About You The Candidate: The successful candidate will need to break down the story reel and script, collaborating with department supervisors to determine the best approach for the shoot, and update as needed. They will also actively participate in pre-production meetings as part of the senior management team. The perfect candidate will be passionate about VFX tools and techniques, balancing creative and technical skills, with the ability to guide a team to achieve a predefined vision. 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 Tuesday 26th 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.