Blender Previs Artist: Camera-Driven Story Sequencing

Blue Zoo; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Hybrid/Remote options

Job summary

Blue Zoo is seeking a skilled Previs Artist to work with the Director and Animation Supervisor in visualising sequences from storyboards and animatics. You will use Blender for layout and camera animation, and prototype assets in Scene to iterate quickly.

The role emphasizes pacing, timing, and real-world cinematography, with collaboration across departments and a flexible hybrid/remote work arrangement. UK-based candidates with right-to-work in the UK are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have strong experience in Previs and Blender, with layout and camera animation skills.
• Strong understanding of pacing and timing, and good eye for composition.
• Understanding of real-world cameras and cinematography.
• Strong understanding of pacing, timing and general filmmaking concepts.
• Good knowledge of CG Animation techniques and CG pipeline.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Good time management and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Self-motivated and creative problem solver with tight schedules.
• Bonus: experience in Children's TV animation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Director and Animation Supervisor to create sequences from storyboards and animatics.
• Stage, block, and camera work in 3D Layout.
• Prototype/test assets in Scene and provide feedback to asset departments.
• Refine cameras during animation stage as needed.
• Understand impact shots on Lighting and FX departments.
• Establish character blocking, camera position and animate camera movement.
• Maintain shot continuity to guide shot creation.
• Maintain consistent quality, style and continuity.
• Act on notes from Director and Animation Supervisor and adapt to changes.

Skills

Previs

Layout

Camera animation

Pacing & timing

Cinematography

CG animation concepts

CG pipeline

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Children's TV animation (bonus)

Tools

Blender

Job description

Blue Zoo is seeking a skilled Previs Artist to work with the Director and Animation Supervisor in visualising sequences from storyboards and animatics. You will use Blender for layout and camera animation, and prototype assets in Scene to iterate quickly.

The role emphasizes pacing, timing, and real-world cinematography, with collaboration across departments and a flexible hybrid/remote work arrangement. UK-based candidates with right-to-work in the UK are preferred.