UK Only | 3D Character Modeller - Experienced

Blue Zoo Productions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working policy

Remote work options

Career development

Social events

Mentoring

Job summary

Blue Zoo Productions is seeking an experienced Character Modeller in the UK to create detailed, stylised assets from concept art and 3D sculpts. You will work closely with the Rigging and Asset teams to ensure characters can be rigged and integrated into the pipeline while meeting production deadlines.

The role requires strong 2D/3D design skills, anatomy knowledge, and a solid grasp of topology and blendshapes.

Qualifications

• Strong 2D and 3D design skills evidenced by portfolio.
• Excellent knowledge of animal and human anatomy.
• Excellent knowledge of topology and character modelling.
• Experience working with Blendshapes.
• Strong creative eye for organic form.
• Solid understanding of ZBrush and Maya.
• Detail-oriented with high quality control.
• Ability to translate design to final assets with minimal guidance.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Creative problem solving and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Define characters within a small team and execute posing and expressions.
• Sculpting and topology work for character assets.
• Coordinate with Rigging and Asset teams to fit pipeline requirements.
• Manage time to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Convey design intent from blocking to final animation.
• Incorporate feedback from Leads effectively.
• Realise 2D concepts into finished 3D assets.

Skills

2D/3D design

Anatomy knowledge

Topology & modelling

Blendshapes

ZBrush

Maya

Attention to detail

Time management

Collaboration

Creative problem solving

Tools

ZBrush

Maya

Substance Painter

Photoshop

Job description

We're looking for an experienced and creative Character Modeller to join our team, who enjoys the buzz of creating shape and form whilst implementing designs that bring our characters to life.

Your day-to-day will focus on creating detailed, stylised assets based on informative concept 2D designs or 3D sculpts, whilst also meeting production deadlines and that all important brief from our Directors and Clients.

We are very happy to discuss flexible, hybrid and remote working options for all our vacancies. The successful candidate will need to be based in the UK and will require the right to work in the UK.

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

This role is due to start late November 2026.

Day to Day:

• Working as part of a small team to define characters; executing strong character posing and expressions
• Character sculpting and topology
• Working with the Rigging team and Asset Supervisor to ensure characters can be rigged effectively and work within our pipeline
• Managing your time efficiently and effectively to meet schedules and deadlines
• Making sure your work is communicating the design, ideas and acting choices clearly from blocking through to the final animation
• Responding positively to, and acting on, notes and feedback from your Lead
• Effectively realising a 2D concept through to 3D, as well as being able to work with minimal design

About You

Must Have:

• Strong 2D and 3D design skills
• Excellent knowledge of animal and human anatomy.
• Excellent knowledge of topology and character modelling.
• Experience working with Blendshapes
• Strong creative eye for organic form.
• A solid understanding of Zbrush and Maya.
• Eye for detail and able to quality control own work to ensure highest quality before handing off assets.
• Able to take design from ambiguous to full design implementation.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Creative problem solving skills, able to identify potential issues and put forward solutions.
• Time management and prioritising skills.
• Able to share knowledge and skills with other team members.A great team player and collaborator.

Bonus Points:

• Previous experience within Feature Animation, VFX or Games industry
• A solid understanding of Substance Painter and Photoshop
• Previous traditional drawing and sculpting

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 offer:

• Winner of Broadcast Best Places to Work in TV 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025 & 2026.
• Flexible and remote working policy
• Play a role in our Inclusive Blue Zoo Shorts Programme
• Many in-person and remote social events throughout the year
• Career development opportunities including training. Mentoring and more.
• Quarterly employee feedback and engagement programme
• Benefits package including cycle to work scheme, gym memberships, shopping discounts and offers
• Great studio space in the heart of London
• Studio lunches plus breakfasts and healthy snacks
• Profit share (for UK employees who have been with us for 2+ years)

Blue Zoo is committed to creating and nurturing an inclusive studio that promotes and values diversity and invites everyone to ‘bring their whole selves' to work. We believe that companies that truly embrace and value diversity, and create an environment where everyone from any background can do their best work, are better companies.

To be engaged our people have to feel included and valued. We work hard to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is embedded in the way we work, not just an initiative. We strive to engender a studio community that feels a deep sense of pride and commitment that transcends any role, department or level and works together to produce excellent and engaging work.

uce excellent and engaging work.