Experienced Storyboard Thumbnail Artist in London

Our Storyboard Artists above all have excellent narrative and drawing skills, and a clear understanding of staging, character, and comedy. The Storyboard Thumbnail Artist will collaborate weekly with the Series Directors during boarding sessions to create thumbnailed episodes. They will then refine these initial sketches and compile clear, cohesive storyboard packs for the storyboard team to use when producing the final boards. This role is due to start in late February 2026 until January 2027 on a fixed term contract (PAYE).

Please note that this vacancy can close early if we receive a high number of applications. We are also very happy to discuss flexible, hybrid and remote working options for all our vacancies. The successful candidate will need to be based in the UK and will require the right to work in the UK.

Day to Day:

• Working with the Directors and Storyboard Supervisor to create coherent and accomplished Thumbnail storyboards.
• Working with the writing team and Supervisor to inform the narratives and comedy of each episode.
• Interpreting and applying comedic timing from the scripts successfully.
• Propose comedy set up solution and visual concept idea to support core idea of the script.
• Push the comedy style of the show by creating strong poses.
• Brainstorm ideas to support the Directors' vision.
• Maintaining consistency and perspective when drawing characters throughout all boards, staying on model.
• Working alongside the Series and Episodic Directors to ensure fixes and feedback has been incorporated into the boards.

About You

Must Have:

• Excellent understanding of perspective.
• Strong experience on working on comedy shows.
• Strong experience working in 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.
• Able to take direction and willing to address constructive feedback.
• Able to work collaboratively, as well as independently and communicate clearly with the team.
• Have an appreciation of accuracy and pay close attention to detail.

Bonus Points:

• Experience working in feature animation.

About Us

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.

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 and 2026.
• 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).

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. 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.