Regional Only | Mid Character Modeller

2 Minutes ago • All levels • Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Blue Zoo is seeking a Mid Character Modeller to build charming, detailed, and stylized characters from concept designs, meeting production deadlines and director briefs. This role requires the candidate to be based in the UK, outside of London (outside the M25), and visa sponsorship is not available. The studio offers flexible, hybrid, and remote working options. Day-to-day tasks include modelling, UV mapping, texturing, shading, and collaborating with various departments to ensure high-quality assets and efficient project delivery.
Must have:
  • Solid demonstrable animation production experience
  • Interpreting volume and form when creating models from concept designs
  • Working with modelling tools both in Maya and Zbrush
  • Knowledge of clean topology and subdivision modelling principles
  • UV mapping with Maya
  • Knowledge of texturing assets with Substance Painter and Photoshop
  • Being a team player and great collaborator
  • Creative problem solving
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of Substance Designer
Perks:
  • Winner of Broadcast Best Places to Work in TV 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024 & 2025
  • Inclusive self-funded shorts programme
  • Many fun in person and remote social events throughout the year
  • Bi-monthly employee feedback and engagement programme
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including loads of discounts and offers
  • Online wellbeing programme
  • Profit share (for employees who have been with us for 2+ years)

Job Details

About The Role

Our modelling artists are incredible character builders. They build characters with charming details that help tell stories. They are always keen and constantly striving to improve their skills and assets.

They focus on creating detailed, stylised characters based on informative concept designs, whilst meeting production deadlines and that all-important brief from our Directors, Art Directors and Clients.

This role requires the hired candidate to be based in the UK, outside of London (outside the M25). We are unable to consider VISA sponsorship at this time.

Please note that this vacancy can close early if we receive a high number of applications. We are very happy to discuss flexible, hybrid and remote working options for all our vacancies.

Day to Day:

  • Modelling, UV mapping, texturing and shading stylised character assets.
  • Effectively realising a 2D concept through to 3D, as well as being able to work with minimal design with the guidance of a Senior or Lead Artist.
  • Working as part of a team of modelling artists, and regularly communicating with our Rigging Department, CG Supervisor, Art Director and Directors.
  • Producing render tests for the approval process.
  • Managing your time efficiently to meet deadlines.
  • Responding positively to, and acting on notes and feedback from our Rigging Department, the CG Supervisor, Art Director and Director
  • Communicating with and responding to other departments to manage any fixes and notes, especially our Rigging and Surfacing Departments.
  • Reporting to the Team Lead and Production Manager if there are any issues that need to be flagged that could affect the schedule.

About You

Must Have:

  • Solid demonstrable animation production experience
  • Interpreting volume and form when creating models from concept designs
  • Working with modelling tools both in Maya and Zbrush
  • Knowledge of clean topology and subdivision modelling principles
  • UV mapping with Maya
  • Knowledge of texturing assets with Substance Painter and Photoshop
  • Being a team player and great collaborator
  • Creative problem solving

Bonus Points:

  • Knowledge of Substance Designer

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About The Company

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...

Brighton And Hove, England, United Kingdom (Remote)

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