This role requires the hired candidate to be based in the UK.

Our Storyboard Artists above all have excellent narrative and drawing skills, and a clear grasp of staging, character and comedy. Our artists work with the director and supervisor closely to create dynamic and narrative driven boards successfully.
We are very happy to discuss flexible, hybrid and remote working options for all our vacancies.

Day to Day:

Working with the Director and Supervisor to create coherent and finished storyboards.

Working with the writing team and Supervisor to inform the narrative and comedy of each episode.

Interpreting and applying comedic timing from the scripts effectively.

Maintaining consistency and perspective when drawing characters throughout all boards, staying on model.

Working alongside the project Directors to ensure fixes and feedback has been built-in into the boards.

Must Have:

Excellent understanding of perspective.

Previous experience working with Toonboom Storyboard Pro.

Exceptional understanding of applying strong posing and character.

Knowledge of layout and composition.

A demonstrated and accomplished understanding of story and staging.

Ability to communicate emotive character and witty comedy throughout boards.

The ability to deliver on schedule, working calmly and efficiently under pressure

Previous production experience in the animation industry

Able to take direction and willing to address constructive feedback

Able to communicate clearly with colleagues

Able to work collaboratively, as well as independently

Have an appreciation of accuracy and pay close attention to detail

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!

Winner of Best Places to Work in TV 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2024.

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 loads of discounts and offers.

Online wellbeing programme.

Profit share (for employees who have been with us for 2+ years).