Careers

We’re looking for an Operations Manager ideally from within the creative industries who’d like to join our team at our animation studio by the seaside. We hand make puppets and shoot animation and would like someone to help us with operations and logistics for fit-out as we move into our new larger studio space.

As part of our growth initiative, we’re on the lookout for the right person to take ownership of our new studios development. We’re looking for someone practical who can be the conductor between our build contractors and our creative team.

The role will be perfect for an experienced Operations Manager who will be ambitious about spearheading a creative studio and implementing the business’s strategic objectives. You will be responsible for administering projects, seeking opportunities and supporting growth plans to ensure the future smooth running of our operations.

So… please get in touch if you have any questions or want to know more about us.

We’re looking for an experienced Stopo-motion Producer with 3+ years of short-from/long form stop-motion production experience. We’re looking for someone to hit the ground running in the planning and managing of our commercial and long-form productions.

We’re looking for someone who’d be comfortable working for a young and progressive production studio down by the sea and with a high drive and ambition for high-quality productions. Someone who has experience working with production crew, talent, and can understand the budgeting and scheduling process. Overseeing the QC’ing and delivery of production files will be one of the key roles.

This is an exciting position, within a fast-paced studio environment, for anyone with a love of creative project management. The Producers are the key link between our creative team and our clients and are the driving force ensuring the successful delivery of animation projects on budget and on time.

So… please get in touch if you have any questions or want to know more about us.

What we’d like you to be doing;

• Supporting the Senior Producers and Directors during pitches and pre-production meetings.
• Manage incoming briefs/scripts and outgoing quote proposals, including; discussing creative execution with the Directors, preparing budgets and schedules, and client/agency communications
• Recruitment and management of freelance creative crew working on a project-by-project basis.
• Ensure project requirements are fully communicated to all creative staff and are adhered to during production.
• Contribute to creative and problem-solving discussions
• Ensure productions are delivered with all assets, including all versions checked for quality control.

About You

• Three years experience working within animation, advertising or film production
• The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in animation, creative production, and advertising.
• You will be a highly organised person with good communication skills who enjoys problem-solving.
• Understanding the creative process is essential (but specific creative skills are not required), enabling you to discuss creative problems and solutions with clients/agencies and creative staff.
• Production is a fast-paced industry, so an ability to work under pressure and react quickly to client and team requests is important. To achieve this, you will need to be a team player that can learn and adapt quickly and is willing to muck in when required.
• The role will require the candidate to work from A+C’s Margate production studio, Monday to Friday and 09:30-18:00.

What’s in it for You

We offer a structured induction programme so you understand everything about animation production management. Yes we teach you how to animate, it’s important everyone at A+C gets to animate. PLUS you get to play with Plasticine, we have lots of that stuff.
We offer a profit share scheme, health care cover, paid sick days and a company pension.
There’s a cycle to work scheme, drinks every Friday, work socials and we even give you your birthday off to celebrate you coming into the world!

We’re based by the seaside in Margate, so a great location to work from.

Position
Freelance Contract
Rate
£35,000 pro rata
Contract Length
1st March – 28th August 2025 (With option to extend)

Applications

Closing Date: 25th February 2025 – 5pm
We will review applications on an ongoing basis.

Please send CVs and a cover letter to jobs@aplusc.tv with the subject: Role | Your Name | Your Location.

By applying, you confirm that you are a UK national and hold a current British passport or have the right to work in the UK.

Please note this role is not remote working and will be based in the Margate studio Monday to Friday.

Any questions about the position can also be sent to the same email address or by telephone on 01843 446543.

A+C Studios is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.

Hiring Process

• You tell us you are interested, email.
• We send you some short qualifying questions.
• We organise a short call to discuss the role
• We invite you in to have a tour of the studio, meet us and then talk about how we could work together

If you are a freelance animator, model maker, model painter, animation set builder, fabricator or art director? A+C Studios would LOVE to hear from you. We have some exciting projects on our slate and we’re very close to putting out calls to assemble our teams. We’d love to know who’s available in the coming weeks & months and what your latest portfolios are looking like. Equally, our design and post-production departments are likely to need some support with everything on our slate, so freelance illustrators, 2D animators, clean-up artists, and editors please do reach out.

We’ll have a range of opportunities available… single day hires, week-long & month-long positions and seasonal contracts. We’re able to cater to people to commute into our Margate studios and work remotely, where possible. Equally, our team can help you secure short-to-medium-term accommodation in the local area, if you’re based further afield so you can spend your mornings and evenings taking in Kent’s historic Thanet coastline, whilst spending your days at the amazing A+C Studios. Be assured – Our Producers will look at every CV submission and log you into our supplier’s database.

Do you have a passion for animation and a can-do attitude? Then we want you to be a part of our team!

Our animation studio is constantly on the lookout for talented individuals who can bring their skills and creativity to our projects. As a member of our team, you will work closely with our experienced crew to create engaging and innovative animations.

At our studio, we value diversity, creativity, and teamwork, and we are seeking individuals who share these values. If you are interested in joining our team, please send us your CV and a summary of your skills.

This is an incredible opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, and we can’t wait to hear from you!