Blender Previs Artist — Remote UK, Cinematic Timing

Blue Zoo Productions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Inclusive shorts programme

Social events and team activities

Career development & mentoring

Job summary

Blue Zoo Productions seeks a skilled Previs Artist to visualise sequences from storyboards using Blender. You will coordinate with the Director and Animation Supervisor, handle camera work and layout, and prototype assets in Scene to inform asset teams.

The role requires strong timing, pacing, and an eye for composition, with collaboration across departments. We offer flexible, hybrid and remote working options.

Qualifications

• Experience in Previs and Blender required.
• Strong layout and camera animation skills.
• Solid understanding of pacing, timing, and composition.
• Knowledge of real-world cameras and cinematography.
• Good CG animation techniques and pipeline.
• Excellent communication and collaboration.
• Able to manage time and work independently.
• Self-motivated with ability to adapt to changes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Director to create sequences from storyboards.
• Staging, blocking and camera work in 3D Layout.
• Prototype assets in Scene and provide feedback.
• Refine cameras during animation stage.
• Coordinate with Lighting and FX on shot impact.
• Establish character blocking and camera movement.
• Ensure shot continuity across sequences.
• Incorporate notes from Director and Supervisor.
• Adapt to creative changes throughout projects.

Skills

Previs

Layout & camera

Pacing & timing

Cinematography basics

CG pipeline

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Problem solving

Tools

Blender

Job description

Blue Zoo Productions seeks a skilled Previs Artist to visualise sequences from storyboards using Blender. You will coordinate with the Director and Animation Supervisor, handle camera work and layout, and prototype assets in Scene to inform asset teams.

The role requires strong timing, pacing, and an eye for composition, with collaboration across departments. We offer flexible, hybrid and remote working options.