Regional | 3D Character Animator - Experienced

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.

This role is due to start from March/April 2026.

This opportunity requires talent to be based regionally - in the UK, outside of the M25 as per client requirements.

The successful candidate will need to be based in the UK and will require the right to work in the UK.

Please note that this vacancy can close early if we receive a high number of applications.

• 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.
• Supporting the Team Lead when under pressure or the Lead is absent.
• Mentoring and coaching less experienced members of the team.
• Achieving the highest quality work in the time given, as well as responding well to fixes.

• Advanced understanding of body mechanics, posing and getting the best performance possible out of a character.
• An advanced understanding of Maya or similar software.
• Ability to receive and act on feedback and respond to direction.
• Excellent time management and prioritising skills.
• Ability and drive to share your knowledge and skills with other team members.
• Demonstrable experience of being a team player and great collaborator.
• Excellent creative problem solving skills.
• Previous production experience using Ftrack.

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