Blue Zoo has a worldwide reputation for expertly crafting characterful CG animation. We pride ourselves on creating work that everyone involved with is immensely proud of, in a studio that cultivates friendship & creativity in a positive environment.  Over the last 25 years our animations have won many awards, including multiple BAFTAs, but that's just the start - we have big ambitions...

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Senior Blender Character Animator

The Senior Blender Character Animator will be responsible for creating character animation for TV commercials and short-form content. This role involves expert comedic timing, charming acting choices, and meeting production deadlines. The animator will create layouts, establish camera setups, discuss ideas with the Creative Lead/Director, and contribute creatively while pushing animation boundaries. The role requires independent or collaborative work, effective time management, clear storytelling through animation, constructive feedback implementation, cross-departmental collaboration, and supporting the team during high-demand periods. Mentoring less experienced team members and maintaining high-quality output are also essential.

Our short-form department creates strong character animation across TV commercials, short-form content for brands, and continues to adopt new technology platforms such as VR &amp; AR, for Blue Zoo.


 Our Blender Character Animators are fantastic storytellers. Their day-to-day focuses on expert comedic timing, charming acting choices, and production deadlines, whilst meeting that all important brief from our Directors and Clients.&nbsp;


 Your day-to-day will focus on creating layout and animation for our commercial projects, establishing camera set-ups, discussing ideas with your Creative Lead/Director and contributing creatively while pushing the boundaries of our animation.

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 We're looking at successful candidates to join the team on 30th June 2025 with contacts running to August 2025. Please note that this vacancy can close early if we receive a high number of applications.
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 Work independently or collaboratively with other animators, maintaining regular communication with your Creative Lead, Director, and the broader Short Form and Commercials team.
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 Manage your time effectively to meet short deadlines, proactively flagging any potential delays with your producer as early as possible.
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 Ensure your animation clearly conveys the story, ideas, and acting choices&mdash;from initial camera blocking through to final polish.
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 Take direction constructively and implement feedback from your Creative Lead or Director with a positive, solution-focused mindset.
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 Collaborate across departments to address production challenges, clearly communicating with teammates both within and outside of the animation discipline to move projects forward.
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 Mentor and guide less experienced team members, helping to grow overall team capability.
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 Strive for the highest quality output within given timeframes, while staying flexible and responsive to required fixes.
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