Blue Zoo Animation Regional 3D Animation Editor

Blue Zoo Animation Studio is seeking a visionary and technically masterful Regional 3D Animation Editor to join our award-winning team for an upcoming long‑form production. This is a rare opportunity to join the UK’s first major B Corp certified animation studio—a place where ethical practices, employee wellbeing, and creative excellence are not just goals, but independently verified standards.

As a 3D Editor at Blue Zoo, you are more than a technician; you are a cornerstone of the storytelling process. You will work at the very heart of the animation pipeline, collaborating directly with Directors to define the pace, humor, and emotional resonance of a world‑class CG show. This role is specifically designated as “Regional Only,” supporting our commitment to nurturing talent across the United Kingdom and outside the London metropolitan area.

Entity
Details

Company Name
Blue Zoo Animation Studio

Position
Regional Editor (3D Animation)

Location
UK Regional (Strictly Outside M25)

Job Type
Fixed‑Term Contract (June 2026 – Mid 2028)

Work Mode
Flexible / Hybrid / Remote (UK Based Only)

Software Mastery
Adobe Premiere Pro & Avid Media Composer

Certifications B Corp Certified Studio

At Blue Zoo Animation Studio
, we believe that the edit is the final draft of the script. As a 3D Animation Editor, you are responsible for the “Animatic to Final” journey. You will guide the production through its most critical stages, from the initial timing of storyboards to the high‑pressure fine‑cutting of fully rendered CG episodes.

This role requires a unique blend of creative intuition and technical rigour. You must understand the nuances of 3D pipelines—knowing how to manage play blasts, layout renders, and lighting passes—while maintaining a “natural storyteller” mindset that keeps the audience engaged from the first frame to the last.

1. Creative Editing & Pacing

• Animatic Development: Work hand‑in‑hand with the Director to establish the stylistic language and rhythmic pace of the production. You will be instrumental in identifying what works in the story before a single frame is animated.
• Narrative Refinement: Respond to notes from Directors and clients, iterating on the edit to enhance comedic timing, emotional beats, and clarity of action.
• Fine Cutting: Deliver high‑polish “Fine Cut” episodes, ensuring every transition and frame is optimized for broadcast/streaming delivery.
• Production Hub: Provide essential edit information (EDLs, cut lists, and timing data) to the animation production teams. You serve as the “source of truth” for the current state of any episode.
• Multi‑Episode Management: Simultaneously track and update multiple episodes at varying stages of the pipeline (Layout, Blocking, Final Animation).
• Post‑Production Handover: Ensure a seamless transition of media and metadata to the picture finishing and sound design departments.
• Team Leadership: Lead the editing suite, maximizing efficiency across workflows and mentoring junior editors to raise the collective creative bar.

3. Communication & Coordination

• Cross‑Department Synergy: Act as a central communicator between the creative directors and the technical departments, ensuring that production changes are reflected in the edit immediately.
• Proactive Problem Solving: Identify potential bottlenecking in the edit early and propose creative solutions to maintain the schedule without sacrificing quality.

Blue Zoo Animation Studio is looking for an editor who lives and breathes animation. You should be someone who understands that a 3‑frame trim can be the difference between a joke landing or falling flat.