About the role
Role Overview
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary (Immediate start until 18th December ‘26)
Hours: Maximum 15 hours per week (flexible days and hours to be discussed, worked Monday - Friday)
Salary: Depending on experience
Location: Hybrid working / in-person working at Gas Ferry Road Studio, Bristol as required
The Department
Aardman’s Brands & Licensing division spearheads the licensing, content distribution, brand development, and management of Aardman’s portfolio of brands and Studio Services, balancing both creative integrity and commercial opportunities.
The Role
This is a hands-on contract role for a specialist to lead the setup, launch, and initial growth of Aardman’s TikTok Shop operation using a Brand Affiliate model. The role requires an individual who can work independently to achieve key deliverables, suitable for a consultant, freelancer, or experienced practitioner.
Key Deliverables:
- Launch and optimise Aardman product across various licensee’s TikTok Shops by October 2026.
- Establish a functioning Brand Affiliate programme.
- Recruit active affiliate creators.
- Generate creator-led content and measurable sales.
- Create scalable model solutions for ongoing management.
The Candidate
We are looking for an experienced social commerce specialist with a proven track record of building TikTok Shop affiliate programmes.
Requirements:
- Proven experience launching and managing TikTok Shop programmes.
- Strong experience in creator recruitment and affiliate management.
- Demonstrated track record of delivering revenue growth through creator-led commerce.
- Ability to work independently in a flexible contract role.
Application Requirements
- Please confirm your salary expectations in your cover letter.
- Please confirm your availability in your cover letter.
- Closing Date: 5pm, Friday 28th August 2026.
About Aardman
Aardman is an independent, multi-Academy Award® and BAFTA® award-winning studio. The studio produces feature films, series, advertising, games, and interactive entertainment. In November 2018, Aardman became an Employee Owned organisation.
The company is committed to building a workforce that is reflective of society, underpinned by the belief that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to creating entertainment for all. Aardman is a signatory of the Centre for Ageing Better’s programme to make workplaces age-friendly and is proud to be a Disability Confident employer.