Blue Zoo Animation Studio | Assets Supervisor

Festybay; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Comprehensive benefits package

Profit share scheme

Job summary

Festybay is looking for an Assets Supervisor in Greater London. This critical leadership role entails technical and creative oversight of episodic assets while working closely with directors. The successful candidate must possess strong leadership and management skills, along with technical mastery in 3D software. Flexible working options are available, and the position requires candidates to be based in the UK. Join us in creating exceptional animation and contributing to a diverse studio culture.

Qualifications

• Proven asset leadership experience on professional animation productions.
• Strong working knowledge of industry-standard 3D software packages.
• Excellent problem-solving skills for creative and technical hurdles.
• Experienced and honed creative eye for visual quality and detail.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the entire animation production process.
• Ability to successfully delegate, mentor, and manage both people and projects.
• Must exhibit strong team dynamics and a positive, collaborative leadership style.
• Proven ability to meet demanding deadlines while upholding quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and creative solutions to pipeline and production challenges.
• Collaborate to define and plan realistic schedules for the asset build team.
• Brief artists and provide technical guidance to junior artists/interns.
• Ensure artists deliver efficient models that integrate into the production pipeline.
• Assist Art Directors with asset feedback and technical perspectives.
• Communicate with other departments to meet their requirements.
• Provide feedback on asset-related issues and suggest new tools.
• Mentor and advise Leads on practical and artistic problem-solving.
• Regularly communicate resource challenges with production managers.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Technical Mastery

Problem Solving

Creative Eye

Process Knowledge

Management Skills

Leadership Style

Delivery

Tools

3D software packages

Job description

The Assets Supervisor is a critical leadership role responsible for the technical and creative oversight of all episodic assets. Working closely with the Directors and Art Directors, you will define the scope of pre-production and in-show assets, ensuring the highest possible quality is achieved within the constraints of the resources, schedule, and budget. You will function as the key technical advisor, collaborating with directors to plan the successful delivery of their creative vision and client expectations.

Blue Zoo is committed to supporting our team’s wellbeing and offers flexible, hybrid, and remote working options. The successful candidate must be based in the UK and hold the legal right to work here. Please note that this vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications.

Key Responsibilities (Day To Day)

Area of Responsibility

Key Tasks and Accountability

Technical & Creative Solutions Accountable for all assets, providing technical and creative solutions to pipeline and production challenges.

Schedule & Resource Planning Collaborate with Line Producers/Production Managers to define and plan realistic schedules for the asset build team.

Team Leadership & Mentorship Brief artists, effectively delegate work, and provide technical guidance and support to junior artists/interns on best work practices.

Quality Control Ensure artists consistently deliver efficient models, textures, and shaders that maintain a uniform quality and integrate seamlessly into our production pipeline.

Art Direction Support Assist Art Directors with asset feedback, providing a technical perspective and advising on what is practically achievable within scope.

Inter-Departmental Flow Communicate proactively with other departments (e.g., Rigging, Lighting) to understand their needs and find efficient methods to build assets that meet those requirements.

Pipeline Development Provide feedback to the pipeline team on any asset-related issues and suggest or advise on new asset-related tools and workflow improvements.

Talent Management Work with the Head of Productions and People & Talent team to manage, mentor, and develop the team. Contribute to the hiring process by interviewing potential candidates.

Supervisory Guidance Mentor and advise Leads on practical and artistic suggestions for problem-solving, ensuring they feel supported in their leadership capacity.

Production Reporting Communicate regularly with Line Producers/Production Managers regarding resource challenges, including exploring additional resources and troubleshooting schedule delays.

Essential Requirements (Must Have):

• Leadership Experience:
  • A proven record of asset leadership experience on professional animation productions.
• Technical Mastery:
  • Strong working knowledge of industry-standard 3D software packages and production pipelines.
• Problem Solving:
  • Excellent problem-solving skills for creative and technical hurdles.
• Creative Eye:
  • An experienced and honed creative eye for visual quality and detail.
• Process Knowledge:
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the entire animation production process.
• Management Skills:
  • Ability to successfully delegate, mentor, and manage both people and projects effectively.
• Leadership Style:
  • Must exhibit strong team dynamics and a positive, collaborative leadership style.
• Delivery:
  • Proven ability and experience meeting demanding deadlines while upholding an exceptional level of quality.

About Blue Zoo: Our Studio and Commitment

Blue Zoo is a globally renowned, leading animation studio in the UK, celebrated for creating bold, fun, and characterful animation. As the largest dedicated CG animation studio in the UK, we have proudly collected numerous BAFTAs, an Annie, and an Emmy.

We are the first major animation studio in the world to achieve B Corp certification, affirming our rigorous commitment to social and environmental performance across our staff, customers, suppliers, and community. We believe in building a studio full of happy, talented artists and actively support staff wellbeing with flexible working options.

Our Commitment to You:

• Multiple winner of Broadcast Best Places to Work in TV (2019, 2020, 2022, 2024 & 2025).
• Inclusive self-funded shorts programme for creative growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package, extensive discounts, and an online wellbeing programme.
• Regular fun in-person and remote social events.
• Bi-monthly employee feedback and engagement programme.
• Profit share scheme (for employees with 2+ years of service).

Blue Zoo is deeply committed to nurturing an inclusive and diverse studio culture, where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute their best work.