Regional Only | Editor (3D)

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About The Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and talented 3D animation editor with great experience using Adobe Premiere Pro. You will be a highly creative individual who will work alongside our creative and production teams, and will be instrumental in generating and developing great animation. You’ll have a great understanding of the full animation pipeline, be technically-sound, and work collaboratively with the Director to produce a great show.

We are very happy to discuss flexible, hybrid and remote working options for all our vacancies. This opportunity is due to start in early February 2026 with a fixed term contract running until mid October 2026. Please note this vacancy can close early if we receive a high number of applications.

The successful candidates will need to be based in the UK and will require the right to work in the UK. Ideally, the successful candidate will be within a commutable distance to our Brighton Zoo studio, though this is not essential.

Day To Day

• Animatic & Animation editing
• Responding to all notes from the Director and clients and updating the edit as necessary.
• Working with directors to create the animatic style and pace of the production.
• Providing edit information for animation production
• Updating edit to enable reviews at different stages of animation production.
• Being fully across a number of episodes at various stages of production.
• Fine cut episodes ready for delivery.
• Pass on media and edit information to post production picture and sound
• Leading the editing team, maximising efficiency across our current post workflows.
• Coordinate with other departments to increase smooth communication and productivity.
• Raising our bar in terms of creativity in post-production.

About You

Must Have

• Strong experience as an Animation Editor.
• Strong experience using Premiere Pro & Avid Media Composer.
• You will be a natural storyteller.
• You will have the ability to work at speed in a fast turnaround environment, without sacrificing quality of content.
• You will be comfortable juggling multiple tasks.
• Strong Animatic editing.
• Excellent communication skills, proactive and happy to liaise with a whole team of people.

Bonus Points

• Experience leading and/or mentoring an editing team.

About Us

Blue Zoo is a leading animation studio in the UK, known for bold, fun and characterful animation. Established in 2000, we are the largest dedicated CG animation studio in the UK, with numerous BAFTAs, an Annie and an Emmy. We are B Corp certified and committed to creating an inclusive studio that values diversity and well‑being.

What We’ve Got For You

• Winner of Broadcast Best Places to Work in TV 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024 & 2025.
• 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 well‑being programme.
• Profit share (for employees who have been with us for 2+ years).

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