Job Overview
| Location: | London/Hybrid Position |
| Discipline: | 3D Asset Build |
| Start Date: | January 2026 |
About The Role
Blue Zoo Animation Studio, Modelling Artists are crucial world builders at Blue Zoo. They are responsible for constructing the detailed environments, props, and characters that bring our animated worlds to life and add the charming details essential for compelling storytelling.
Your primary focus will be on creating detailed and stylised environment and prop assets for our Short Form team. This involves accurately translating informative concept designs into 3D while adhering to stringent production deadlines.
We are committed to supporting our team’s wellbeing and are happy to discuss flexible, hybrid, and remote working options for all our vacancies. Please note that this role may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Key Responsibilities (Day-to-Day)
- Execute the modelling and UV mapping of stylised environment and prop assets.
- Effectively translate 2D concept designs into high-quality 3D assets, including working proficiently from minimal design information.
- Deliver UV Maps and bake displacement maps for the Surfacing Department.
- Generate essential render tests for the final approval process.
- Work collaboratively within a team of modelling artists, maintaining regular, clear communication with your Team Lead, Directors, and Art Director.
- Manage your assigned assets and time with high efficiency to meet demanding production schedules.
- Receive feedback and direction from the Rigging Department, CG Supervisor, Art Director, and Directors with a positive, solution-oriented approach.
- Proactively report any potential issues affecting the schedule to your Team Lead and Production Manager.
About You:
Essential Requirements:
- Demonstrable experience utilizing Blender.
- Expert ability to interpret volume and form when translating concept designs into models.
- Proficiency in using established modelling tools within both Maya and ZBrush.
- Strong understanding and application of clean topology.
- Experience with UV mapping using either Maya or UVLayout.
- Proven record as a collaborative team player.
- Excellent creative problem-solving skills and a keen artistic eye.
- Comprehensive working knowledge of industry-standard 3D software packages and production pipelines.
- Experience in meeting demanding deadlines while consistently maintaining a high standard of quality.
Desirable Experience (Bonus Points):
1. Working knowledge of Substance Painter.
2. Working knowledge of Substance Designer.
About Blue Zoo
Blue Zoo is a leading, multi-award-winning animation studio in the UK, globally recognised for creating bold, fun, and characterful animation. Established in London in 2000, we are now the largest dedicated CG animation studio in the UK, recognized by numerous BAFTAs, an Annie, and an Emmy.
We are proud to be the first major animation studio in the world to achieve B Corp certification, reflecting our deep commitment to ethical standards and improving the lives of our staff, customers, suppliers, and community. We believe in building a studio full of talented, happy artists. We actively support the wellbeing of our staff through flexible working options and look for people who bring expertise, enthusiasm, and a motivation to improve our work environment.
Our Benefits Package Includes:
- Winner of Broadcast Best Places to Work in TV 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024 & 2025.
- An inclusive, self-funded shorts programme.
- Regular in-person and remote social events.
- Bi-monthly employee feedback and engagement programme.
- Comprehensive benefits package with various discounts and offers.
- Online wellbeing programme.
- Profit share (for employees with 2+ years of service).