Experienced Storyboard Thumbnail Artist (2D) for Bluezoo

Job Description

Bluezoo are hiring a Storyboard Artist!

The Storyboard Artists above all must 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 mid February 2026 until January 2027 on a fixed term contract.

Note: This vacancy can close early if they receive a high number of applications. They’ll also happilly discuss flexible, hybrid and remote working options for all their 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.

How to Apply:

All applications must be made in their carreer page: https://careers.blue-zoo.co.uk/vacancies/1140/experienced-storyboard-thumbnail-artist-2d.html

Requirements

• Excellent understanding of perspective.
• Strong experience on working on comedy show
• 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

Offer includes

• 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.