Storyboard Thumbnail Artist for Feature Film at Blue Zoo 

Job Description

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.

Blue Zoo are very happy to discuss flexible, hybrid and remote working options for all vacancies. Please note that this vacancy can close early if they receive a high number of applications. 

This opportunity is to work on a feature film with the role starting in Autumn 2026.

Day to Day:

• Working with the Directors and the Head of Story to create coherent and accomplished Thumbnail storyboards.
• Working with the writing team and Head of Story 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:

Go to their career page and fill out their form: https://careers.blue-zoo.co.uk/vacancies/1287/storyboard-thumbnail-artist.html

Or

Go apply to the LinkedIn job post version: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4450181687/?alternateChannel=search&refId=IrS6FMIOflTm6xFA%2Baog9A%3D%3D&trackingId=MRvnaCGoPkT6EKQb2s390Q%3D%3D

Requirements

• Excellent understanding of perspective.
• Experience boarding in a feature animation pipeline. 
• Strong experience on working on comedy feature.
• Strong experience working in Toonboom Storyboard Pro and/or Panelforge.
• 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 within 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.
• Profit share (for employees who have been with us for 2+ years).