About The Role
Our 3D Shot Build and Finalising Artist will work alongside our CG Supervisor, Light & Comp Supervisor and Layout Team to prepare sequences for animation, FX and Lighting teams, communicating with relevant teams to fix errors that may occur in publishing or rendering.
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.
Day to Day
1. Working with the CG Supervisor to create scene files and building shots for the animation department, ensuring all elements of the scene are working correctly within the required pipeline setup
2. Shot cleanup and publishing the layout breakout of Maya files, correcting any unsynced assets
3. Checking renders and troubleshooting any errors
4. Finalising shots, ensuring all elements and assets are correct and ready in the Unreal files for the Lighting and Compositing team
5. Prepare sequences for Lighting and FX teams and communicate with Asset and Animation teams if fixes need to be implemented on elements in shots
About You
Must Have:
6. Good knowledge of Maya Some experience of working with Unreal pipelines
7. Knowledge of CG Animation techniques & of CG pipeline
8. Can manage their time and work independently, but also work well in a team
9. Self-motivated and able to work calmly under pressure, responding well to feedback
10. Very strong communication skills
Bonus Points:
11. A passion for cinematography or video games
12. Experience with using Shotgrid
13. Layout experience
14. Demonstrable artistic skills including a strong sense of composition and perspective, a good understanding of cinematography, pacing, timing and general filmmaking concepts
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:
15. Winner of Broadcast Best Places to Work in TV 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025 & 2026.
16. Inclusive self-funded shorts programme.
17. Many fun in person and remote social events throughout the year.
18. Bi-monthly employee feedback and engagement programme.
19. Comprehensive benefits package, including loads of discounts and offers.
20. Online wellbeing programme.
21. Profit share (for employees who have been with us for 2+ years).