Job Overview

Blue Zoo—the UK’s leading B Corp-certified animation studio—is looking for a Senior Lighting & Compositing Artist to join our award-winning team. We are visual storytellers who use light and color to define the mood, atmosphere, and charm of our narratives.

We are seeking a “savant of light” who can balance high-end aesthetic quality with technical efficiency in a Blender-based pipeline. This is a short-term contract starting in late January 2026.

Job Summary: Senior Blender L&C Artist

Key Responsibilities ::

• Visual Storytelling: Create and finesse lighting setups in Blender to match creative briefs, adjusting intensities, color, and mood.
• Shot Finessing: Utilize compositing templates to achieve a polished, stylized look for every shot.
• Technical Optimization: Monitor renders to stay within budget; utilize biased rendering techniques to eliminate noise and artifacts while maintaining efficiency.
• Problem Solving: Troubleshoot glitches and errors independently, ensuring all technical hurdles are cleared before deadlines.
• Collaboration: Work across departments to address production challenges and implement feedback from the Creative Lead with a solution-focused mindset.

Key Requirements ::

• Software Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of Blender for lighting, rendering, and compositing.
• Industry Experience: Proven track record as an L&C Artist on professional animation productions.
• Artistic Foundation: Strong grasp of color theory, aesthetics, and composition, specifically for stylized animation.
• Technical Depth: In-depth understanding of PBR, ray tracing, global illumination, and sampling optimization.
• Leadership: A drive to share knowledge with the team and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Eligibility: Must be based in the UK with a valid Right to Work in the UK.

Bonus Points ::

• Experience with Flow / ShotGrid.
• Technical knowledge of shading and look development.
• A deep understanding of the full 3D production pipeline.

Why Join Blue Zoo?

• Ethical Excellence: Work for the first major animation studio globally to receive B Corp certification.
• Award-Winning Culture: 5-time winner of “Best Places to Work in TV.”
• Artist-First Benefits: Inclusive shorts programme, profit sharing (2+ years), online wellbeing support, and a vibrant social calendar.
• Flexibility: We believe a healthy life balance is key and offer flexible working to support our staff.

How to Apply

If you are a Blender expert ready to contribute to a world-class production, we want to see your work. Please submit your CV and a lighting-focused showreel.