Art Director - Remote/Hybrid Visual Direction Lead

Blue Zoo; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Zoo in London is seeking a designer to shape production visuals across design, lighting and compositing. The role requires translating the director’s vision into coherent characters, sets and lighting while mentoring the design team within a UK-based, London-centric studio.

You will brief artists, review work and coordinate resources with production, ensuring timely delivery across the animation pipeline. A strong design sense, leadership experience and good communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong design judgment, colour, surfacing and lighting knowledge.
• Understanding of animation pipelines and how designs translate into final 3D assets and shots.
• Clear communication, scheduling skills and proficiency with Photoshop or relevant design tools.

Responsibilities

• Translate the director’s vision into coherent characters, sets, props, colour and lighting.
• Brief artists, review work and provide practical direction across the animation pipeline.
• Coordinate resources and deadlines with production while mentoring the design team.

Skills

Design leadership

Color & lighting

Communication

Scheduling

Tools

Photoshop

Job description

Blue Zoo in London is seeking a designer to shape production visuals across design, lighting and compositing. The role requires translating the director’s vision into coherent characters, sets and lighting while mentoring the design team within a UK-based, London-centric studio.

You will brief artists, review work and coordinate resources with production, ensuring timely delivery across the animation pipeline. A strong design sense, leadership experience and good communication are essential.