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