Our 2D Storyboard Revisionist needs to have strong narrative and drawing skills, and a clear understanding of composition and layout. Working from the Story team’s initial boards, as well as additional Director’s notes, their skills are vital to the completion of clear storyboards that will be used throughout the rest of production.

Day to Day:

• Use thumbnails and Director feedback to create coherent and accomplished storyboards.
• Interpret and apply comedic timing from the scripts and thumbnails successfully.
• Maintain consistency and perspective when drawing characters throughout all boards, staying on model.
• Work alongside the Director and Editor to ensure fixes and feedback has been incorporated into the boards.

Must Have:

• Good understanding of Toonboom Storyboard Pro.
• Good understanding of perspective.
• Strong application of strong posing and character.
• Strong knowledge of layout and composition.
• A demonstrated and accomplished understanding of story.
• Both self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Able to take direction and willing to address constructive feedback.
• Able to communicate clearly, work collaboratively as well as independently
• Have an appreciation of accuracy and pay close attention to detail.
• Be able to deliver on schedule, working calmly and efficiently under pressure.

Bonus Points:

• Previous production experience.

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 B Corp certification. 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, 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).