Job Overview
| Location: | London/Hybrid Position |
| Discipline: | 3D Storyboard |
| Vacancy Type: | Fixed Term |
| Date: | February 2026 |
About The Role
At Blue Zoo Animation Studio, the Storyboard Supervisor will be joining the studio to work on a production for a well-established and long-running television series. This supervisory role carries the critical responsibility for creatively directing the storyboarding process, ensuring the narrative and characters are successfully transitioned from the written script to the screen. The goal is to meticulously preserve the project’s unique charm, tone, and humour, all while strictly adhering to the show’s scope and production requirements.
We are committed to flexible working and are happy to discuss hybrid, flexible, and remote working options. Please note that candidates must be based in the UK and possess the legal right to work here. This vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of applications.
Key Responsibilities (Day-to-Day)
The Storyboard Supervisor’s responsibilities encompass both team management and high-level creative direction:
- Team Leadership:
- Efficiently manage a team of Storyboard Artists through both the initial Thumbnail and Final Clean-Up stages.
- Creative Oversight:
- Collaborate closely with the Director and Editor to maintain a consistent visual and narrative show style across the entire Storyboard team, ensuring technical integrity and narrative coherence.
- Style Establishment:
- Define the core story style and tone through the creation and exploration of the first storyboard, and oversee the clean-up process near the end of the production cycle.
- Artist Briefing:
- Conduct thorough briefings for Storyboard Artists alongside the Director, providing detailed guidance on scripts.
- Continuity Management:
- Work directly with the artists to produce thumbnails for each episode, focusing on maintaining precise staging and story continuity.
- Feedback & Review:
- Add necessary notes or supplementary thumbnails to ensure all boards are complete and clear. Oversee the development of storyboards, providing continuous review and constructive feedback based on thumbnail stages.
- Animatic Vetting:
- Guarantee that the first animatic review effectively translates the script’s essence and functions flawlessly on a technical level within Panelforge.
- Production Communication:
- Keep the Director and Production Manager consistently informed of episode progress, proactively flagging and troubleshooting any potential technical or creative issues.
- Documentation:
- Produce all required annotations to accompany review stages, informing the client of notes related to further editorial development.
- Feedback Collation:
- Centralise and action client and director feedback, distributing it efficiently to the Editor and board artists for immediate revision in preparation for internal and client reviews.
Candidate Profile
Essential Qualifications (Must Have):
| Supervisory Experience: | Proven, previous experience in a Storyboard Supervisor role (or an equivalent senior position). |
| Artistic Foundation: | Demonstrable professional experience as a Storyboard Artist. |
| Technical Drawing: | Profound knowledge of layout, perspective, and composition specifically within a 3D production environment. |
| Communication: | Excellent interpersonal and professional communication skills. |
| Drawing Proficiency: | Accomplished, high-level drawing skills. |
| Cinematography: | An excellent understanding of cinematography and staging as it applies to animated storytelling. |
| Film Language: | A superior understanding of film language, narrative structure, and script breakdown. |
Desirable Experience (Bonus Points):
Direct experience in coaching or mentoring junior members of a production team.
About Blue Zoo Animation Studio
Blue Zoo is a highly decorated, leading animation studio in the UK, globally recognized for its bold, fun, and characterful animation. Since its founding in London in 2000, the studio has grown into the largest dedicated CG animation studio in the UK, earning multiple BAFTAs, an Annie, and an Emmy.
We are uniquely proud to be the first major animation studio in the world to attain B Corp certification, validating our commitment to ethical business practices and rigorous standards for staff, customers, and community welfare. We actively foster a supportive environment that champions wellbeing and flexible working to enable a healthier work-life balance for all staff.
Employee Benefits & Recognition:
- Multiple winner of Broadcast Best Places to Work in TV (2019, 2020, 2022, 2024 & 2025).
- Inclusive, self-funded shorts programme to promote creative growth.
- Regular in-person and remote social engagement events.
- Bi-monthly employee feedback and engagement initiatives.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including extensive discounts and offers.
- Online wellbeing programme resources.
- Profit share scheme for employees with 2+ years of service.