Assets Supervisor

BlueZoo Animation Studio; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK animation studio is seeking an experienced Asset Supervisor to oversee the production of high-quality assets. You will work closely with directors and artists, ensuring efficient workflows and optimal use of resources while mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in animation production, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a passion for creative excellence. The role offers flexible working options and a chance to contribute to a vibrant studio culture with many employee benefits.

Benefits

Inclusive self-funded shorts programme

Fun social events

Bi-monthly employee feedback programme

Comprehensive benefits package

Online wellbeing programme

Profit share for long-term employees

Qualifications

• Proven record of asset leadership experience on animation productions.
• Strong knowledge of 3D software packages and pipelines.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• An experienced and honed creative eye.
• Knowledge of the entire production process.
• Able to successfully delegate, mentor and manage people and projects.
• Strong team dynamics and a positive leadership style.
• Ability to meet demanding deadlines while retaining high quality work.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all assets and providing solutions to problems.
• Plan realistic schedules for artists together with production managers.
• Brief artists and mentor junior team members.
• Ensure consistent quality in models, textures, and shaders.
• Assist art directors with feedback on assets.
• Communicate with departments to build effective assets.
• Provide feedback on asset related issues and tools.
• Manage and mentor the team and contribute to hiring decisions.
• Support leads with practical and artistic suggestions.
• Address resource challenges and troubleshooting.

Skills

Asset leadership experience

3D software packages and pipelines

Problem solving skills

Creative eye

Production process knowledge

Delegation and mentoring

Team dynamics

Meeting deadlines

Job description

About The Role

As Asset Supervisor you will work closely with the Directors and Art Directors to define the scope of pre-production and episodic assets. You will ensure the best show possible is produced with the given resources, schedule and budget. You’ll work closely with the directors to plan how to technically and creatively deliver what they and the client want.

This role is due to start in January 2026. We are very happy to discuss flexible, hybrid and remote working options for all our vacancies.

The successful candidate will need to be based in the UK and will require the right to work in the UK. Please note that this vacancy can close early if we receive a high number of applications.

Day To Day

• Accountable for all assets and providing solutions to technical and creative problems
• Work with Line Producers / Production Managers to plan realistic schedules for artists
• Comprehensive understanding of the show and the storylines of every episode
• Brief artists, delegate work and give guidance and support to junior artists / interns on best work practices
• Ensure artists deliver consistent efficient models, textures, and shaders that fit into our pipeline and are of consistent quality
• Assist the Art Directors with giving feedback on assets, focusing on the technical aspects and explain what is achievable.
• Communicate with other departments and understand how they work to find efficient ways to build assets that meet their needs
• Feedback to the pipeline team on any asset related issues and suggest / advise on new asset related tools
• Work with the Head of Productions, and People & Talent team to manage and mentor the team and interview potential candidates and contribute to hiring decisions
• Mentoring and advising Leads on practical and artistic suggestions to problem solving and ensuring they feel supported in a leading role
• Communicate regularly with Line Producers / Production Managers around resource challenges, including exploring additional resources and troubleshooting schedule delays

About You

Must Have

• A proven record of asset leadership experience on animation productions
• Strong working knowledge of 3D software packages and pipelines
• Excellent problem solving skills
• An experienced and honed creative eye
• Knowledge of the entire production process
• Able to successfully delegate, mentor and manage people and projects
• Must have a sense of strong team dynamics and a positive leadership style
• Ability and experience meeting demanding deadlines whilst retaining a high quality level of work

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).