Trainee Set Dresser & Prop Maker

Aardman; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animation company seeks a Trainee Set Dresser & Prop Maker to join their Art Department. This role involves training to create props and sets, requiring creativity and attention to detail. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and a keen understanding of design elements.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates with less than 1 year of work experience.
• Creative with a keen eye for color, texture, and detail.

Responsibilities

• Training within the art team to produce props and sets.
• Assisting senior team members in set dressing and making adjustments.

Skills

Creativity

Attention to detail

Color theory

Problem-solving

Education

BA or related course

Job description

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Trainee Set Dresser & Prop Maker, Bristol

Client: Aardman

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 50cd3dbab959

Job Views: 5

Posted: 30.06.2025

Expiry Date: 14.08.2025

Job Description:

About The Role

Start Date: August / September 2025

Full Time: 40 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term Contract (Initially 3 months with potential extension)

Salary: Depending on experience

The Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Set Dresser & Prop Maker to join our Art Department at Aardman Animations.

The Art department is responsible for creating the overall look of a stop-motion production, as directed by the Director, Production Designer, and Art Directors. The team designs, builds, and dresses the sets, paying attention to every detail to support the director’s vision.

You will be training within our lively art team to produce props and sets to a high standard. You’ll also assist senior team members in set dressing and make adjustments based on consultations with other creative departments.

About You

The Candidate:

The Trainee position is suitable for recent graduates from a relevant BA or related course with less than 1 year of work experience or equivalent industry training.

The successful candidate will be creative with a keen eye for colour, texture, decoration, and detail.

You should be enthusiastic with an intuitive and creative approach to problem-solving, able to follow briefs and instructions.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Please email Tayla at [emailprotected] in HR to apply, with the title "Trainee Set Dresser & Prop Maker".

Closing date for applications: Tuesday, 1st July 2025