About The Role
We are seeking a talented CG Generalist to join our BZ Digital team, where you will play a central role in creating captivating content for our animation brands, including Numberblocks, Alphablocks, and Colourblocks. As part of the digital team, you will primarily work on projects for YouTube, apps, and licensing products. Your expertise in animation principles, character acting, and proficiency in Maya and Nuke will be essential in delivering high-quality animated content for a variety of platforms to varied audiences.
This opportunity is available on a one year, fixed term contract starting from mid June 2026.
Please note that this vacancy can close early if we receive a high number of applications. The successful candidate will need to be based in the UK and will require the right to work in the UK. We are very happy to discuss flexible, hybrid and remote working options for all our vacancies.
Day to Day:
1. Create captivating character animations in Maya, and then rendering and compositing using Redshift and Nuke
2. Create compelling, on-brand 3D character animations primarily in Maya, but also in Blender
3. Take full ownership of 3D asset creation including modeling, texturing, rigging, and animating and exporting characters, props, and environments
4. Actively engage in brainstorming sessions with the team, contributing fresh ideas to enhance our digital content and projects
5. Work closely with our production team to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality animated content
6. Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and fun work environment
7. Working as part of a team of artists, and regularly communicating with your Team Lead
8. Managing your time efficiently to meet the deadlines of your assigned shots
9. Making sure your work is communicating the story, ideas and acting choices clearly from blocking through to the final animation
10. Responding positively to, and acting on, notes and feedback from your Team Lead
About You
Must have:
11. Proficiency in animation principles and character acting, backed by a strong understanding of Maya and Nuke
12. Basic understanding of Blender
13. Familiarity with both 3D and 2D aspects of the CG pipeline, including character animation, lighting and compositing, modelling and lookdev
14. Openness to explore other animation technology
15. Demonstrated ability to receive and act on feedback, adapting to direction with a positive attitude
16. Strong time management and prioritization skills, ensuring project milestones are met
17. Strong collaboration skills and the ability to thrive as a team player
18. A robust portfolio showcasing your exceptional animation and 3D generalist work
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:
19. Winner of Broadcast Best Places to Work in TV 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025 & 2026.
20. Inclusive self-funded shorts programme.
21. Many fun in person and remote social events throughout the year.
22. Bi-monthly employee feedback and engagement programme.
23. Comprehensive benefits package, including loads of discounts and offers.
24. Online wellbeing programme.
25. Profit share (for employees who have been with us for 2+ years).