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Blue Zoo Animation Studio is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Blender Character TD (Technical Director) to play a pivotal, anchoring role on an unannounced, high-profile project. In this position, you will take full creative and technical ownership of our rigging, structural deformation, and digital puppeteering frameworks, establishing the core technical foundation that enables our animation teams to bring complex characters to life. This is a premier opportunity for a specialist who lives at the intersection of advanced anatomy simulation, procedural logic, and tool development. You will design next-generation rigs built to withstand the rigorous demands of shortform, commercial, and cutting-edge live-capture workflows. As a senior technical voice within the department, you will collaborate heavily across disciplines, turning creative character designs into expressive, highly performant digital puppets while maintaining impeccable pipeline hygiene. Job Overview : Blender Character TD Category Details Studio Blue Zoo Animation Studio (B Corp Certified) Location London, United Kingdom (Flexible Hybrid / Remote arrangements) Department Shortform / Commercials & Digital Puppetry Employment Type Full-time Salary Competitive, dependent on skills & experience Core Software Blender (Advanced Rigging, Deformation, Geometry Nodes) Programming Python, Blender Python API, Modular Development, Git Specialization Character Rigging, Modular Systems, Digital Puppetry & Performance Capture Key Accolades Multiple BAFTA, Emmy, and Annie Award Winner; Broadcast Best Places to Work in TV (2019-2026) Core Responsibilities as Blender Character TD Rigging Architecture & System Design Cross-Department Collaboration & Workflow Integration Tooling, Automation, and Pipeline Maintenance Required Qualifications for Blender Character TD Professional Experience & Software Mastery Pipeline Scripting & Development Skills Soft Skills & Delivery Bonus Points About Us: Blue Zoo Animation Studio Established in London in 2000, Blue Zoo Animation Studio has grown to become the largest dedicated CG animation studio in the United Kingdom. Over the past two decades, we have built a world-class reputation as the premier destination for bold, playful, and deeply characterful animation, earning an enviable collection of BAFTAs, an Annie, and an Emmy along the way. Blue Zoo Animation Studio is immensely proud to stand as the first major animation studio in the world to receive B Corp certification. Independently certified by B Lab, this designation verifies that our studio meets 170+ rigorous metrics tracking social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. We don’t just talk about progressive workplace ethics; we independently evidence them daily by ensuring our workers, communities, and environments thrive alongside our commercial success. Blue Zoo Animation Studio is currently undergoing an exciting phase of systemic growth. We are consciously cultivating an environment of uniquely talented, incredibly happy artists who make work they are genuinely proud of. We believe that a healthy work-life balance is the cornerstone of creative excellence and workplace well-being. We warmly welcome talent from all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives, encouraging our staff to “bring their whole selves” to work every day. What We Offer You An Award-Winning Workplace: Honored as one of the Broadcast Best Places to Work in TV across 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025, and consecutively in 2026. The BZ Shorts Programme: An inclusive, entirely self-funded internal short film incubator allowing any employee—regardless of role or rank—to pitch, direct, and realize their own original creative ideas. Flexible Hybrid Infrastructure: Comprehensive remote-work and hybrid-flexibility options designed to support your personal lifestyle and mental well-being. Financial Benefits & Profit Share: A highly competitive base salary structure coupled with an active Company Profit Share scheme for all employees crossing their 2-year studio anniversary. Robust Wellness & Social Culture: Comprehensive physical and mental online wellbeing initiatives, corporate discount structures, and a thriving social ecosystem ranging from weekly studio gatherings to internal social clubs (including our Clay Club and the Blue Zoo Choir). Blue Zoo Animation Studio hiring Blender Character TD, 2026 Apply now See open roles Explore More Blender Jobs