Blue Zoo Animation Studio

⭐️Special job alert!⭐️ We're looking for a dynamic and super organised Office Manager who would love a career in a creative studio. You'd be a linchpin in the company with this hugely varied role, and no two days will look the same! Find out more 👇

Ever been the victim of a #CoachingClanger? We tackled them head-on in a series of fun animations for Sport England to promote their online coaching tips. Check out our shouty swimming coaches, hockey coaches losing their heads and more! 🏊‍♂️🏑⚽️🎾🏉

Ever fancied working in production management, but aren't entirely sure what's involved? Meet Lauren, production manager on two of our biggest kids' shows, who chatted to us about her job and life in the Zoo 👋

In celebration of #Pride2018 and tomorrow's London Parade, the Zoo have collaborated to create an animation about coming together in solidarity. Walk with pride this weekend folks, and support your friends, colleagues and loved ones 💙🌈✨

Fantastic news! We've been commissioned by Milkshake! to produce a second series of the much-loved kids show Digby Dragon, ready to hit our screens next year! Needless to say, there's much excitement at the Zoo as we bring back Digby and friends! 🙌🎉

We're on the hunt for a freelance Zbrush Character Artist to start ASAP! We have an exciting new CG animation project in the studio and need a Zbrush / Maya wizard to come and work their magic! Apply now ✨

⭐️Calling all FX TDs!!⭐️ If you'd like to work in a fast-paced, rapidly growing studio & love problem solving this might be for you. We're looking for FX TDs to work on a variety of dynamic simulations. This couldn't be a better time to join the team!

Who'll be #BenchBanished tonight? Hoping our boys have had some #GreatCoaching (not demonstrated here). More from @sportengland's Coaching Tips campaign, directed and designed by BZ's Joe Kinch ⚽️🏆#WorldCup

If you're in Manchester there is only one place to be tonight! p.s. We'll be there too 😊

We're honoured to have two of our shorts screening at this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival as part of The McLaren Award: New British Animation. Up first is Via Weds followed by Mamoon on Thurs. Izzy Burton Art is winging her way up to attend the Via Q&A so catch it if you can! ✨#edfilmfest

⭐️WE'RE HIRING!!⭐️ Due to some exciting new projects coming up (shh!) we have a gazillion jobs up for grabs including these 👇 and more. Head over to our jobs site at https://jobs.blue-zoo.co.uk/ for details and to apply. Spread the word! 😊

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The Glitch, Vroomster or The Disco? What will your celebration look like when we score today? Go Jetters have got the moves 😂⚽️
We were commissioned by BBC Creative to create this World Cup promo for Go Jetters, with its very own Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer.

In the second part of our Job Spotlight series, we're pleased to introduce storyboard artist Cat who joined Blue Zoo as a trainee. Cat talks to us about life at Blue Zoo, her journey before that, and dancing in an Aquarium to Uptown Funk... 🐠

Back in 2016, BZ Animation Director Ben Steer was shocked by the stories of refugees fleeing Syria’s civil war and made Mamoon. Sadly it seems the world has got no better in 2018. #RefugeeWeek2018 #StandWithRefugees

⭐️Exciting NEW role!!⭐️We have an important role available to help us grow our studio and uncover the best talent out there! We're looking for an ultra-organised Recruitment and Talent Coordinator who's a great communicator and can spot those stars!

Meet Yoli, Lighting & Compositing Lead. Yoli shared her experiences of working in animation and the lowdown on life at BZ. Look out for more 'job spotlights' coming soon, offering insights into working in the industry and the different routes in 🛣

In preparation for some VERY exciting new work coming up (more on that soon) we have a ton of roles available at different levels across different departments. Visit our jobs site for more deets on each role, and if you're Festival international du film d'animation d'Annecy come and say hi! https://jobs.blue-zoo.co.uk/

Take the plunge! Come and show us your portfolio at Festival international du film d'animation d'Annecy next week. Our lovely, approachable Blue Zooers Negar (Head of Look Dev) and Bader (Animation Director / AnimDojo coach) will be on hand to review portfolios and give some great career advice at #annecymifa

⭐️⭐️NEW SHOWREEL ALERT!! ⭐️⭐️We're really excited to share with you our brand new showreel for 2018 - hope you enjoy!

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plz give me email ]

Numberblocks is awesome! Really helped my son learn to count!

Lovely people and London's second best zoo.

Just came today with the university of Lincoln, everyone was so welcoming! I hope to get an apprenticeship with you all. Really inspiring work

I see it that and I perceive, I could define so professional, not commonplace, with morale of time going, young and developing (spread out).

I have worked for these guys a while back and all I can say is that it's been an amazing experience working for them

I hope that one day I get a job for them again

I am loving the Cineworld advert, with the CG creature.

Great place to work. Creative company with nice people.

this is a great work place! I love it.

plz give me email ]

Numberblocks is awesome! Really helped my son learn to count!

Lovely people and London's second best zoo.

Just came today with the university of Lincoln, everyone was so welcoming! I hope to get an apprenticeship with you all. Really inspiring work

I see it that and I perceive, I could define so professional, not commonplace, with morale of time going, young and developing (spread out).

I have worked for these guys a while back and all I can say is that it's been an amazing experience working for them

I hope that one day I get a job for them again

I am loving the Cineworld advert, with the CG creature.

Great place to work. Creative company with nice people.

this is a great work place! I love it.

plz give me email ]

Numberblocks is awesome! Really helped my son learn to count!

Lovely people and London's second best zoo.

Just came today with the university of Lincoln, everyone was so welcoming! I hope to get an apprenticeship with you all. Really inspiring work

I see it that and I perceive, I could define so professional, not commonplace, with morale of time going, young and developing (spread out).

I have worked for these guys a while back and all I can say is that it's been an amazing experience working for them

I hope that one day I get a job for them again

I am loving the Cineworld advert, with the CG creature.

Great place to work. Creative company with nice people.