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Junior 3D Character Animator

at Blue Zoo Animation Studio·Hybrid·London

£29,000
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Salary
£29,000
Location
London, Hybrid
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Junior
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Blue Zoo's junior animators are able to deliver characterful animated performances that support the style and story of a project. Their day-to-day focuses on comedic timing, charming acting choices and production deadlines, while meeting the Director's vision and client briefs. A junior animator at Blue Zoo is keen to learn, motivated, and is someone who can work productively and take direction and feedback on board.

Applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work there. The studio is open to discussing flexible, hybrid and remote working arrangements.

What you'll be doing

  • 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 final animation.
  • Responding positively to, and acting on notes and feedback from your Director and Animation Director.

What we're looking for

Must have

  • Body mechanics, posing and getting the best performance possible out of a character
  • A solid understanding of Maya or similar software
  • Receiving feedback and responding to direction
  • Time management and prioritising
  • Sharing your knowledge and skills with other team members
  • Being a team player and great collaborator
  • Creative problem solving

Bonus points

  • Python or Mel script knowledge
  • Good at drawing/additional creative skills (acting/dance)
  • Shotgun or FTrack

What's on offer

  • Salary from £29,000 per annum
  • Winner of Broadcast Best Places to Work in TV 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025 and 2026
  • Flexible and remote working policy
  • Play a role in the Inclusive Blue Zoo Shorts Programme
  • Many in-person and remote social events throughout the year
  • Career development opportunities including training, mentoring and more
  • Quarterly employee feedback and engagement programme
  • Benefits package including cycle to work scheme, gym memberships, shopping discounts and offers
  • Great studio space in the heart of London
  • Studio lunches plus breakfasts and healthy snacks
  • Profit share (for UK employees who have been with Blue Zoo for 2+ years)

How to apply

Apply via the Blue Zoo careers site. The listing may close early if a high number of applications is received.

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About Blue Zoo Animation Studio

Blue Zoo is an animation studio creating multi-Emmy and BAFTA-winning content. It also helps grow characterful brands, through co-development, creating mobile games, growing audiences via YouTube and social media, to licensing and distribution.

Established in London in 2000, it is now the largest dedicated CG animation studio in the UK, and the first major animation studio in the world to receive B Corp certification.

As a certified B Corp, its vision is to build an animation studio with genuine heart, and it is committed to being a place where talented, happy and diverse teams are truly nurtured and can thrive.

www.blue-zoo.co.uk