Animation | Production Designer | Art Director | Sarah Hauldren

Award-winning Production Designer and Art Director in Animation
Sarah Hauldren is an accomplished production designer and art director whose animation work includes Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (Academy Award and BAFTA winner), and Moominvalley (British Animation Award winner). With a career spanning feature films, television, and children’s series, Sarah has collaborated with leading studios including Aardman, Netflix, and Sky Kids. Her creative leadership has helped shape beloved animated worlds recognized globally for their visual storytelling and design excellence.

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  • Moominvalley Season 1
    17/11/2021

    Moominvalley Season 1

    Winner of the 2020 British Animation Award for Best Children’s Series. Winner of the 2020 British Animation Award for Best Children’s Series. A visually rich reimagining of Tove Jansson’s classic stories, Moominvalley follows Moomintroll and friends through heartfelt adventures in their magical valley. Sarah Hauldren served as Production Designer, shaping the series’ distinctive look and gentle, cinematic charm.

  • Moominvalley Season 2
    17/11/2021

    Moominvalley Season 2

    Moominvalley – Season 2
    Continues Moomintroll’s adventures with new stories of growth, creativity, and belonging.
    Expanded visual world building on the show’s signature painterly style.
    Production Design by Sarah Hauldren, enhancing the series’ emotional depth and Scandinavian charm.

  • Moominvalley Season 3
    17/11/2021

    Moominvalley Season 3

    Moominvalley – Season 3
    Brings fresh adventures and deeper character journeys to the heart of Moominvalley.
    Refines the series’ acclaimed visual language with richer worlds and evolving tone.
    Production Design by Sarah Hauldren, sustaining the warmth, artistry, and emotional resonance of the Moomin universe.

  • The Pirates! Band of Misfits!
    10/11/2025

    The Pirates! Band of Misfits!

    Aardman’s swashbuckling stop-motion comedy follows the exuberant Pirate Captain and his crew on a quest for glory, adventure, and a bit of treasure. Bursting with visual wit and handcrafted detail, the film earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature. Sarah Hauldren served as Art Director, helping create the film’s imaginative worlds and richly textured miniature sets.

  • Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
    17/11/2021

    Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit

    Aardman’s award-winning stop-motion feature follows the inventive duo, Wallace and Gromit, as they unravel the mystery of a giant vegetable-munching creature threatening their village’s prized garden competition. Filled with humour, heart, and handcrafted detail, the film showcases Aardman’s signature blend of British charm and visual ingenuity.

  • Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
    17/11/2021

    Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget

    From Aardman’s acclaimed team, Chicken Run is a stop-motion adventure that follows a determined group of chickens plotting a daring escape from their farm before they end up as the main ingredient in a pie. Combining clever humour, inventive storytelling, and meticulous craftsmanship, the film became a global success and remains one of the most beloved animated features of its time.