Previs Supervisor

Our 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.

Day to Day:

Qualifications

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

Skills

Features - Feature, Series - TV, 3D Skills - Maya, Real-time - Unreal Engine, Key Personnel Titles - Director, Key Personnel Titles - Supervisor, Layout - Layout

Benefits

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 Broadcast Best Places to Work in TV 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025 & 2026.
Flexible and remote working policy
Play a role in our Inclusive Blue Zoo Shorts Programme
Many in-person and remote social events throughout the year
Career development opportunities including training, mentoring and more.
Quarterly employee feedback and engagement programme
Benefits package including cycle to work scheme, gym memberships, shopping discounts and offers
Great studio space in the heart of London
Studio lunches plus breakfasts and healthy snacks
Profit share (for UK employees who have been with us for 2+ years)

Blue Zoo is committed to creating and nurturing an inclusive studio that promotes and values diversity and invites everyone to 'bring their whole selves' to work. We believe that companies that truly embrace and value diversity, and create an environment where everyone from any background can do their best work, are better companies.
We've recently become Class Confident - an initiative by The TV Foundation designed to remove barriers for people from working-class backgrounds entering and remaining in the television industry.
To be engaged our people have to feel included and valued. We work hard to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is embedded in the way we work, not just an initiative. We strive to engender a studio community that feels a deep sense of pride and commitment that transcends any role, department or level and works together to produce excellent and engaging work .