Experienced Blender Environment / Prop Modeller

BlueZoo Animation Studio; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animation studio in the UK is seeking a talented Modelling Artist to create detailed and stylised environment and prop assets. This role will focus on bringing 2D concepts to life in 3D using Blender, Maya, and Zbrush. Ideal candidates must possess a strong knowledge of clean topology and UV mapping, along with excellent collaboration skills. Flexible working options available. Join a team known for its creativity and commitment to a positive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working options

Profit share for long-term employees

Inclusive social events

Online wellbeing programme

Award-winning workplace

Qualifications

• Must have experience of using Blender for modelling.
• Ability to interpret volume and form from concept designs is essential.
• Experience with both Maya and Zbrush as modelling tools is required.

Responsibilities

• Model and UV map stylised environment and prop assets.
• Work effectively to realise 2D concepts into 3D.
• Produce render tests for approvals and feedback.

Skills

Experience of using Blender

Interpreting volume and form

Working with modelling tools in Maya and Zbrush

Knowledge of clean topology

UV mapping with Maya or UVLayout

Team player and great collaborator

Creative eye with excellent problem solving skills

Strong working knowledge of 3D software

Ability to meet demanding deadlines

Tools

Maya

Zbrush

Substance Painter

Substance Designer

Job description

About The Role

Our Modelling artists are incredible world builders. They build the environments, props and characters that allow worlds to come to life, adding the charming details that make our stories believable.

Your day-to‑day will focus on creating detailed & stylised environment and prop assets within our Short Form team, based on informative concept designs, whilst meeting production deadlines. We are very happy to discuss flexible, hybrid and remote working options for all our vacancies

Please note that this vacancy can close early if we receive a high number of applications.

This role is due to start January 2026.

Day to Day

• Modelling and UV mapping stylised environment and prop assets.
• Effectively realising a 2D concept through to 3D, as well as being able to work with minimal design.
• Providing UV Mapping and baking out displacement maps for our Surfacing Department.
• Producing render tests for the approval process.
• Working within a team of modelling artists and regularly communicating between your Team Lead, Directors and Art Director.
• Managing your assets and time efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Responding positively, acting on notes and feedback from our Rigging Department, CG Supervisor, Art Director and Directors.
• Reporting to your Team Lead and Production Manager if there are any issues to flag that affect the schedule

About You

Must Have

• Experience of using Blender.
• Interpreting volume and form when creating models from concept designs
• Working with modelling tools both in Maya and Zbrush
• Knowledge of clean topology
• UV mapping with either Maya or UVLayout
• Team player and great collaborator
• Creative eye with excellent problem solving skills
• Strong working knowledge of 3D software packages and pipelines
• Ability and experience meeting demanding deadlines whilst retaining a high quality level of work

Bonus Points

• Knowledge of Substance Painter
• Knowledge of Substance Designer

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).