About the role
About The Role
Specialisms - Lighting and Compositing / Assets
This position is for an exciting new project with the Short Form and Commercials team. The team is increasingly integrating Blender into its pipeline and utilizes a hybrid approach between Maya, Blender, and Nuke. The role requires the ability to translate Maya animation into beautifully lit and rendered Blender scenes, and then take them through to compositing in Nuke.
The studio offers flexible, hybrid, and remote working options.
Day to Day
- Working as part of the Short Form and Commercials team and regularly communicating between the Team Lead and CG Supervisor.
- Creating and importing 3D assets into Blender, and editing materials and modifiers.
- Interpreting volume and form when creating models from concept designs.
- Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of clean topology practices, particularly when it comes to subdivision modelling.
- Knowledge of linking and library overrides in Blender.
- Rendering shots in Blender and finalising shots in Nuke compositing.
- Managing shots and time efficiently to meet deadlines.
- Problem solving around lighting tasks, including revisiting assets and animation files to help iron out fixes.
- Acting on notes and feedback from the Team Lead.
About You
Must Have
- Strong, demonstrable experience of using Blender to a high level across Modelling, Sculpting, UV Unwrapping, Texturing, and Surfacing (ideally without the use of paid external addons).
- Knowledge of lighting tools, colour grading, and denoising render inside of Blender.
- Knowledge of Nuke Compositing.
- Strong working knowledge of 3D software packages and pipelines.
- Ability and experience meeting demanding deadlines whilst retaining a high quality level of work.
Bonus Points
- Basic knowledge of Maya.
About Us
Blue Zoo is a leading animation studio in the UK, established in 2000. It is the largest dedicated CG animation studio in the UK and is a B Corp certified company.
The studio is going through a period of growth and prioritizes a healthy work-life balance and flexible working. The team is talented, diverse, and encourages fresh perspectives.
What We’ve Got For You
- Winner of Broadcast Best Places to Work in TV 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025, and 2026.
- Inclusive self-funded shorts programme.
- Many fun in-person and remote social events throughout the year.
- Bi-monthly employee feedback and engagement programme.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including discounts and offers.
- Online wellbeing programme.
- Profit share (for employees who have been with the studio for 2+ years).
Diversity and Inclusion
Blue Zoo is committed to creating and nurturing an inclusive studio that promotes and values diversity. The company strives to build a community where everyone feels included, valued, and able to 'bring their whole selves' to work.