Feature Film Previs Artist – Remote/Hybrid

Blue Zoo Production; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid/Remote options

Job summary

Blue Zoo Production is seeking a Previs Artist to join our feature film project starting Autumn 2026. You will work with the Director, Animation Supervisor and CG Supervisor to visualise sequences from storyboards and animatics, using assets from Modelling teams.

You should have strong camera knowledge, experience in previs, and proficiency with Maya. The role offers flexible, hybrid or remote working options.

Qualifications

• Experience in previs workflows.
• Strong layout and camera animation skills.
• Excellent sense of pacing, timing and composition.
• Solid knowledge of real-world cameras and cinematography.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Maya.
• Strong collaboration across departments.
• Good time management and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Director and Animation Supervisor to create sequences from storyboards and animatics.
• Plan staging in 3D layouts with blocks of characters and camera.
• Prototype assets in Scene to provide feedback to asset teams.
• Refine cameras during the animation stage as required.
• Understand the impact shots will have on Lighting and FX departments.
• Establish character blocking, camera position and animate camera movement.
• Maintain shot continuity and quality throughout production.
• Respond to notes from Director and Animation Supervisor and adapt accordingly.
• Adjust to creative changes across the project.

Skills

Previs experience

Layout and camera animation

Pacing and timing

Cinematography knowledge

CG pipeline knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Independent and team player

Tools

Autodesk Maya

Unreal Engine workflows

Job description

Blue Zoo Production is seeking a Previs Artist to join our feature film project starting Autumn 2026. You will work with the Director, Animation Supervisor and CG Supervisor to visualise sequences from storyboards and animatics, using assets from Modelling teams.

You should have strong camera knowledge, experience in previs, and proficiency with Maya. The role offers flexible, hybrid or remote working options.