About the role
About The Role
The Previs Supervisor will work alongside the Director, Animation Supervisor and CG Supervisor. You will be visualising sequences from storyboards and animatics, using assets created by the Modelling teams. As Previs Supervisor, you will have a good understanding of camera work and terminology, such as lenses, composition, and staging. You will create the first pass of rough posing and timing of characters, assets and camera work based on feedback from the Director and Editor.
Flexible, hybrid and remote working options are available. This opportunity is to work on a feature film with the role starting in approx November 2026. Please note that this vacancy can close early if a high number of applications are received.
Day to Day
- Working with the Director and Animation Supervisor to create sequences from storyboards and animatics
- Working with the CG Supervisor to plan staging in the 3D layouts, with blocks of characters and camera
- Quickly prototyping/testing assets in Scene to give feedback to the asset departments
- Refining of cameras at the animation stage, where required
- Understanding the impact shots will have on the Lighting and FX departments
- Establishing character blocking, camera position and animate camera movement
- Understanding shot continuity of sequence to help guide shot creation
- Maintaining consistent quality, style and continuity
- Responding effectively to and acting on notes and feedback from the Director and Animation Supervisor
- Adapting to creative change throughout a project
About You
Must Have
- Great experience in Previs
- Strong skills in layout and camera animation
- Strong understanding of pacing and timing, with a keen eye for composition
- Understanding of real-world cameras and cinematography
- Strong knowledge of Autodesk Maya
- Strong understanding of pacing, timing and general filmmaking concepts
- Good knowledge of CG Animation techniques and CG pipeline
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with production and other departments
- Good time management, ability to work independently as well as working well in a team
- Self-motivated and creative problem solver with the ability to work with tight schedules
Bonus Points
- Experience working within Animated Features
- Experience with Maya into Unreal Engine workflows
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 focuses on creating bold, fun and characterful animation and maintains a culture that values diversity, inclusivity, and wellbeing.
What we’ve got for you
- Winner of Broadcast Best Places to Work in TV 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025 & 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 us for 2+ years)
- Flexible working arrangements