Mid/Senior Character Modeller

1 Week ago • 3-6 Years • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Blue Zoo seeks a Mid/Senior Character Modeller for a new production starting early March 2025. Responsibilities include modelling, UV mapping, texturing, and shading stylized characters in Maya and Zbrush, realizing 2D concepts in 3D, collaborating with other departments (rigging, surfacing), and meeting deadlines. The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A hybrid working model (at least 2 days in the London studio) is required. The candidate must possess solid animation production experience and proficiency in relevant software.
Must have:
  • Solid animation production experience
  • Interpreting volume and form from concepts
  • Maya & Zbrush modelling skills
  • Clean topology & subdivision modelling
  • Maya UV mapping
  • Substance Painter & Photoshop texturing
  • Teamwork and collaboration
Good to have:
  • Substance Designer knowledge
  • Mentoring Junior Modellers
Perks:
  • Flexible working
  • Inclusive shorts programme
  • Social events
  • Staff feedback programme
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Online wellbeing programme
  • Profit share (after 2+ years)

Job Details

About The Role

We currently have a Mid/Senior level Character Modeller opportunity to work on a brand new production at Blue Zoo!

Our modelling artists are incredible character builders. They build characters with charming details that help tell stories. They are always keen and constantly striving to improve their skills and assets.

They focus on creating detailed, stylised characters based on informative concept designs, whilst meeting production deadlines and that all-important brief from our Directors, Art Directors and Clients. 

The successful candidate will need to be based in the UK as they will be required to come into our London studio at least 2 days a week, in a hybrid working model. Currently, we're unable to consider VISA sponsorship.
This opportunity is due to start early March 2025, please note that this vacancy can close early if we receive a high number of applications.

Day to Day:

  • Modelling, UV mapping, texturing and shading stylised character assets.
  • Effectively realising a 2D concept through to 3D, as well as being able to work with minimal design with the guidance of a Senior or Lead Artist.
  • Working as part of a team of modelling artists, and regularly communicating with our Rigging Department, CG Supervisor, Art Director and Directors.
  • Producing render tests for the approval process.
  • Managing your time efficiently to meet deadlines.
  • Responding positively to, and acting on notes and feedback from our Rigging Department, the CG Supervisor, Art Director and Director 
  • Communicating with and responding to other departments to manage any fixes and notes, especially our Rigging and Surfacing Departments.
  • Reporting to the Team Lead and Production Manager if there are any issues that need to be flagged that could affect the schedule.

About You

Must Have:

  • Solid demonstrable animation production experience
  • Interpreting volume and form when creating models from concept designs
  • Working with modelling tools both in Maya and Zbrush
  • Knowledge of clean topology and subdivision modelling principles
  • UV mapping with Maya
  • Knowledge of texturing assets with Substance Painter and Photoshop
  • Being a team player and great collaborator
  • Creative problem solving

Bonus Points:

  • Knowledge of Substance Designer
  • Experience mentoring Junior Modellers.

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 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:

  • Winner of Best Places to Work in TV 2019, 2020 and 2022
  • Inclusive self-funded shorts programme
  • Many fun social events throughout the year - even though some of them have to be remote for the foreseeable!
  • Bi-monthly staff feedback and engagement programme
  • Friday "beer o'clock" and talks programme!
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including loads of discounts and offers
  • Online wellbeing programme
  • Profit share (for staff 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.

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About The Company

Celebrating over 20 years of Blue Zoo! We’re one of the UK’s leading animation studios with an enviable client list and a shelf full of BAFTAs for our trademark CG character animation. We’ve produced some of the most well-loved kids shows on TV, memorable commercials, and our animated shorts are rapidly gaining recognition for artistry and innovation.


Our passion for our craft and storytelling in the most engaging way has always been at the core of what we do, and that integrity has earned us a worldwide reputation for creating brilliant animation for broadcast, commercials and digital content.

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