Junior 3D Character Animator — Flexible/Remote UK

Blue Zoo Productions; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Remote-friendly policies

Studio in London

Job summary

Blue Zoo Productions is seeking a junior animator in London to deliver characterful performances that support our project styles and narratives.

You will collaborate with the Team Lead and Animation Director, manage shot deadlines, and ensure acting choices read clearly from blocking to final animation. A learning mindset, receptiveness to feedback, and strong time management are essential.

Qualifications

• Body mechanics, posing and getting the best performance possible out of a character.
• A solid understanding of Maya or similar software.
• Receiving feedback and responding to direction.
• Time management and prioritising.
• Sharing your knowledge and skills with other team members.
• Being a team player and great collaborator.
• Creative problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a team of animators, and regularly communicating with your Team Lead and Animation Director.
• Managing your time efficiently to meet the deadlines of your assigned shots.
• Making sure your work is communicating the story, ideas and acting choices clearly from blocking through to the final animation.
• Responding positively to, and acting on notes and feedback from your Director and Animation Director.

Skills

Body mechanics

Maya

Receiving feedback

Time management

Sharing knowledge

Team player

Creative problem solving

Tools

Maya

Job description

Blue Zoo Productions is seeking a junior animator in London to deliver characterful performances that support our project styles and narratives.

You will collaborate with the Team Lead and Animation Director, manage shot deadlines, and ensure acting choices read clearly from blocking to final animation. A learning mindset, receptiveness to feedback, and strong time management are essential.