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 for the future!
Our internship programme runs every summer to give an opportunity to those seeking a “foot-in-the-door” into the animation industry.
It is ideal for those who have zero professional experience but have entry level knowledge, such as those in their 2nd or 3rd year of university studying animation, who are chomping-at-the-bit to gain industry experience. These internships are also open to talented artists over the age of 18, who have a real passion for animation and can provide examples of work they have created.
Being an intern means more than just ‘helping out’. This year our interns will be working with Blue Zoo artists on some exciting projects - this is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable production experience with the brightest and best in the industry.
The Blue Zoo Internship will give you the opportunity to develop your artistic and creative skills while building direct experience in a professional environment. You’ll work with other roles such as directors, storyboard artists, animators, etc. This will give you the chance to build your network, as well as developing a range of skills and gaining valuable industry experience.
This opportunity is for UK based applicants only and we ask that you are a commutable distance to our London Studio in Camden. This opportunity can either be full time, or in a hybrid capacity - but we do require you to be in our studio at least twice a week.
Each internship will be paid the London Living Wage of £520 a week.
Contract start date: Monday 4th August 2025
Contract End Date: Friday 29th August 2025
Applications Close: Friday 23rd May 2025 (Midnight, UK Time)
All applicants will be notified by: Friday 20th June 2025
Day to Day:
- Create animation under the direction of your mentor.
- Participate in team review sessions; you would get a taste of every step of a character animator's role. The aim is to get your animation skills up to a point where you are ready for employment on a real production.
- As a studio that focuses on cartoony character animation for TV production, we will teach our workflow on acting, giving characters personality and bringing them to life.
- Taking feedback from leads and the Animation Supervisor on the shots you are working on.