Senior 3D FX Artist Blue Zoo Animation Studio

Job Overview

• Position: Senior 3D FX Artist
• Location: Central London (Offering Flexible, Hybrid, and Remote Work Options)
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Salary: Competitive Senior-Level Salary (Commensurate with experience in the London VFX/Animation market)

Are you searching for the most rewarding jobs in London within the animation industry?
Blue Zoo Animation Studio is currently expanding its award-winning team. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior 3D FX Artist to join our London-based studio, bringing a blend of technical mastery and artistic flair to our latest high-profile projects.

As the first major animation studio in the world to receive B Corp certification
, Blue Zoo isn’t just a place to work; it’s a place to belong. When looking at jobs in London
, it is rare to find a studio that balances world-class output—boasting BAFTAs, Annies, and Emmys—with a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of its staff and the local community.

Since our inception in 2000,
Blue Zoo Animation Studio has established itself as the go-to destination for bold, fun, and characterful animation. We have grown to become the largest dedicated CG animation studio in the UK.

Our B Corp certification means we have been independently verified by B Lab, meeting over 170 rigorous metrics regarding our social and environmental impact. For those seeking jobs in London that offer more than just a paycheck, Blue Zoo provides a culture of transparency, ethical practice, and genuine artistic freedom. We have been consistently named one of the Broadcast Best Places to Work in TV for 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025, and 2026.

This specific opening among jobs in London is designed for an artist who thrives on technical challenges and creative storytelling. You will be responsible for creating and managing complex 3D FX shots while overseeing a wide variety of dynamic simulations. Collaboration is at our core; you will work hand-in-hand with the Creative CG Supervisor and 2D FX Lead to develop the technical and artistic approaches for our upcoming production, Mojo.

In the landscape of jobs in London
, this role offers a unique level of autonomy and influence:

• Technical Problem Solving: Manage and overcome complex 3D FX challenges on the project Mojo alongside senior leadership.

• Strategic Planning: Support pre-production at the episode planning level, ensuring FX requirements are feasible and optimized.

• Simulation Excellence: Independently create and manage high-quality 3D FX shots in Houdini
  , specializing in dynamic simulations like Water, Fire, Smoke, and Particles.

• Pipeline
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Navigate multiple software packages and address pipeline friction, especially when transitioning assets between departments.

• Artistic Contribution: Participate in the creative process to achieve abstract and stylized FX that set our work apart from standard photorealistic simulations.

• Mentorship & Feedback: Give and receive constructive feedback across departments to maintain the highest visual standards.

• Efficiency: Build and modify procedural assets to streamline the workflow for the wider team.

• Visual Communication: Render out previz shots to help directors and supervisors visualize the final look early in the process.

To excel in this role, you must be proactive, detail-oriented, and a master of your craft. We value “outside the box” thinkers who can integrate quickly into a small, fast-moving team.

• Software Mastery: Extensive experience in Houdini and Maya
  . A generalist knowledge of Maya is a significant advantage.

• Simulation
  
  Skills:
  
  A proven ability to create stunning dynamic simulations:
  Water, Fire, Smoke, etc.

• Compositing Knowledge: A solid working knowledge of Nuke and a deep understanding of the compositing process.

• Pipeline Savvy: Familiarity with the technical hurdles of a modern VFX pipeline, particularly working between various software packages.

• Artistic Eye: You don’t just simulate;…