Regional | 3D Character Animator

2 weeks ago


United Kingdom Blue Zoo Production Full time

This role requires the hired candidate to be based in the UK, outside of London (outside the M25).

Our character animators are fantastic storytellers. Their day-to-day focuses on punchy comedic timing, charming acting choices, and production deadlines, whilst meeting that all important brief from our Directors and Clients. How we animate is an essential part of what makes us Blue Zoo, so we’re looking for animators who can work productively, take direction and feedback, and join us in pushing the boundaries of what TV animation is capable of.

We are very happy to discuss flexible, hybrid and remote working options for all our vacancies.

Day to day:

  • 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.
  • Supporting the Team Lead when under pressure or the Lead is absent.
  • Mentoring and coaching less experienced members of the team.
  • Achieving the highest quality work in the time given, as well as responding well to fixes.
Must Have: Advanced understanding of body mechanics, posing and getting the best performance possible out of a character An advanced understanding of Maya or similar software Ability to receive and act on feedback and respond to direction Excellent time management and prioritising skills Ability and drive to share your knowledge and skills with other team members Demonstrable experience of being a team player and great collaborator Excellent creative problem solving skills Bonus Points: Python or Mel script knowledge Good at drawing/additional creative skills (acting/dance) Shotgun or FTrack #J-18808-Ljbffr
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