Location
Brighton/Hybrid
Position
3D Animation
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term

About The Role

As Animation Supervisor you are responsible for managing the in house animation team, for the quality of the animation, for keeping it on brief and for delivering consistent performances by assigning, or casting the appropriate animators. You will also make sure the creative ambition and production requirements are met, which means you must be able to negotiate across all departments to reach the best outcome for the good of the production.
 

We anticipate this role to start in December 2025.

We are very happy to discuss flexible, hybrid and remote working options for all our vacancies. Please note that this vacancy can close early if we receive a high number of applications. The successful candidates will need to be based in the UK and ideally within commutable distance to our Brighton Zoo studio, though this is not essential. We are unable to consider VISA sponsorship at this time.

Day to Day:
  • Establish and approve key character animation and animation bible for the series with the Director and animation team.
  • Work directly with the Production Team and Heads of Departments including Pipeline TD, FX Supervisor, CG Sup, and the rest of characters teams to ensure all technology aspects of animation are ready to deliver the performance the Director requires.
  • Interpret the brief from the Director and Producer, and transmit it to the animation team.
  • Guide, supervise and review the work produced by the Animators and ensure a high standard of animation is maintained throughout the production.
  • Write scene by scene animation notes for each episode.
  • Review animation passes from the internal and external teams and write notes and responses to push animation to the desired standard.
  • Work closely with the Director to understand overall storytelling and humour of the show.
  • Work closely with the animation teams to improve each delivery and in turn reduce retakes as production proceeds.
  • Work closely with the Production Team to ensure the animation schedule is adhered to.

About You

Must Have:
  • Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Maya.
  • Demonstrable expertise in the following: animation, rigging, sketching and/or drawing skills.
  • Excellent creative and technical communication skills.
  • Excellent creative and technical communication skills.
  • Experience working with FTrack during productions.
  • Lead and motivate a team through changing and often pressured times.
  • Previous experience as an Animation Director or Lead on longform series.
  • Experience of 5 or more years in CG animation production for television, film, games or visual effects.
Bonus Points:
  • Must be highly organised and very detailed oriented.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills in giving constructive feedback to artists when discussing specific shots and sequences.
  • Be able to keep calm in the often challenging, high-pressured (and political) environment of producing a long-form series.
  • Strong leadership skills and be able to lead by example.
  • Diplomatic and professional approach.
  • Additional experience in CG modeling and character rigging.

About Us

Blue Zoo is a leading animation studio in the UK, with a world-class reputation as the go-to place for creating bold, fun and characterful animation. Established in London in 2000, the studio has grown to become the largest dedicated CG animation studio in the UK, picking up a shelf full of BAFTAs, an Annie and an Emmy along the way!

We couldn’t be prouder that Blue Zoo is the first major animation studio in the world to receive B Corp certification. We’ve been independently certified by B Lab, a non-profit organisation who award the B Corp certification. The certification verifies companies who are working to improve the lives of employees as well as industries as a whole. The certification process involves over 170 rigorous metrics to improve the lives of our staff, customers, suppliers, and the local community, ensuring we are not just saying we are ethical with empty gestures, but independently evidencing it.

We are going through an exciting period of growth and are building a studio that is full of amazingly talented, happy artists, making work they are proud of, which in turn makes a small contribution to a happier world. Blue Zoo believes that a healthy balance in our lives - whatever our situation - is key to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We offer flexible working to support this.

We look for people who have expertise, enthusiasm and are motivated to make things better. You’ll work alongside a talented and diverse group of people who respect each other's differences and seek to understand and embrace fresh perspectives. 

What we’ve got for you:
  • 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).

Blue Zoo is committed to creating and nurturing an inclusive studio that promotes and values diversity and invites everyone to ‘bring their whole selves’ to work. We believe that companies that truly embrace and value diversity, and create an environment where everyone from any background can do their best work, are better companies. 

To be engaged our people have to feel included and valued. We work hard to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is embedded in the way we work, not just an initiative. We strive to engender a studio community that feels a deep sense of pride and commitment that transcends any role, department or level and works together to produce excellent and engaging work.

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