Blue Zoo Animation Studio hiring Animator (Blender)

Blue Zoo Animation Studio ,Our Short-Form Department at Blue Zoo is dedicated to creating compelling character animation for various platforms, including TV commercials, short-form content for brands, and emerging technologies like VR & AR.

As a Blender Character Animator, you will be a fantastic storyteller, focusing on expert comedic timing, charming acting choices, and meeting production deadlines and creative briefs from our Directors and Clients.

Your day-to-day work will involve:

• Creating layout and animation for commercial projects.
• Establishing camera set-ups.
• Discussing ideas with your Creative Lead/Director.
• Contributing creatively and pushing the boundaries of our animation.

• Work independently or collaboratively with other animators, maintaining regular communication with your Creative Lead, Director, and the broader Short Form and Commercials team.
• Manage time effectively to meet short deadlines, proactively flagging potential delays to your Producer as early as possible.
• Ensure animation clearly conveys the story, ideas, and acting choices—from initial camera blocking through to final polish.
• Take direction constructively and implement feedback from your Creative Lead or Director with a positive, solution-focused mindset.
• Collaborate across departments to address production challenges, clearly communicating with teammates within and outside of the animation discipline to move projects forward.
• Support the team during periods of high demand or when covering for absent colleagues.
• Mentor and guide less experienced team members, helping to grow overall team capability.
• Strive for the highest quality output within given timeframes, while staying flexible and responsive to required fixes.

• Must Have:
• A strong understanding and experience of Blender.
• Advanced understanding of body mechanics, posing, and getting the best performance out of a character.
• Experience in CG animation production for television, film, games, or visual effects.
• Strong understanding of cinematography and how to use a camera to aid storytelling.
• Ability to receive and act on feedback and respond to direction.
• Excellent time management and prioritising skills.
• Ability and drive to share your knowledge and skills with other team members.
• Demonstrable experience of being a team player and a great collaborator.
• Excellent creative problem-solving skills.

• Additional knowledge of the CG animation pipeline.
• Previous experience with Shotgrid or FTrack.

Blue Zoo is a leading UK animation studio, renowned globally for creating bold, fun, and characterful animation. Established in London in 2000, we are the largest dedicated CG animation studio in the UK, with multiple BAFTAs, an Annie, and an Emmy.

We are proud to be the first major animation studio in the world to receive B Corp certification, independently verified by B Lab. This certification evidences our commitment to improving the lives of our employees, customers, suppliers, and the local community through rigorous metrics.

We are currently experiencing exciting growth, focused on building a studio full of talented, happy artists making work they are proud of. Blue Zoo champions a healthy work-life balance and offers flexible working. We seek enthusiastic experts motivated to improve their craft, welcoming a diverse group of people who respect differences and embrace fresh perspectives.

What We’ve Got For You:

• Winner of Broadcast Best Places to Work in TV 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024 & 2025.
• Inclusive self-funded shorts programme.
• Many fun in-person and remote social events throughout the year.
• Bi-monthly employee feedback and engagement programme.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including loads of discounts and offers.
• Online wellbeing programme.
• Profit share (for employees with 2+ years of service).