Mid 3D Character Animator

Our character animators are fantastic storytellers. Their day-to-day focuses on punchy comedic timing, charming acting choices, and production deadlines, whilst meeting that all important brief from our Directors and Clients. How we animate is an essential part of what makes us Blue Zoo, so we're looking for animators who can work productively, take direction and feedback, and join us in pushing the boundaries of what TV animation is capable of. The successful candidate will need to be based in the UK as they will be required to come into our London studio at least 2 days a week, in a hybrid working model. Currently, we're unable to consider VISA sponsorship. This opportunity is due to start late April/early May 2025, please note that this vacancy can close early if we receive a high number of applications. Day to day: Working as part of a team of animators, and regularly communicating with your Team Lead and Animation Director Managing your time efficiently to meet the deadlines of your assigned shots. Making sure your work is communicating the story, ideas and acting choices clearly from blocking through to the final animation. Responding positively to, and acting on notes and feedback from your Director and Animation Director. About You Must Have: Experience on a relevant CG series Production. Body mechanics, posing and getting the best performance possible out of a character. A solid understanding of Maya or similar software. Time management and prioritising. Sharing your knowledge and skills with other team members Creative problem solving Bonus Points: Excellent communication skills Experience in using TweenMachine or similar Tweening software Creative problem solving Highly motivated, organised and diligent Responsive to taking direction and feedback Team player and good collaborator Ability to work to tight deadlines and keep a cool head under pressure Python or Mel script knowledge Shotgun or FTrack knowledge Experience in performance, for example, acting or dancing Life drawing skills

Blue Zoo is a leading animation studio in the UK, with a world-class reputation as the go-to place for creating bold, fun and characterful animation. Established in London in 2000, the studio has grown to become the largest dedicated CG animation studio in the UK, picking up a shelf full of BAFTAs, an Annie and an Emmy along the way! We couldn't be prouder that Blue Zoo is the first major animation studio in the world to receive B Corp certification. We've been independently certified by B Lab, a non-profit organisation who award the B Corp certification. The certification verifies companies who are working to improve the lives of employees as well as industries as a whole. The certification process involves over 170 rigorous metrics to improve the lives of our staff, customers, suppliers, and the local community, ensuring we are not just saying we are ethical with empty gestures, but independently evidencing it. We are going through an exciting period of growth and are building a studio that is full of amazingly talented, happy artists, making work they are proud of, which in turn makes a small contribution to a happier world. Blue Zoo believes that a healthy balance in our lives - whatever our situation - is key to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We offer flexible working to support this. We look for people who have expertise, enthusiasm and are motivated to make things better. You'll work alongside a talented and diverse group of people who respect each other's differences and seek to understand and embrace fresh perspectives.