2D Generalist - Experienced

About The Role

Blue Zoo Digital is looking for a 2D Generalist to join their team in London. As our 2D Generalist, you will enjoy working in multiple disciplines across our diverse games and animation projects. You will be passionate about design and animation, showing an excellent level of drawing ability, good colour-sense, and a solid understanding of animation and design principles. 

You will be working within a team, understanding concept briefs to create visual assets, character design and graphics, from concept to animation.

We are 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.

This opportunity is available on a Fixed Term contract, starting 10th August 2026 going through until 16th October 2026.

Day to Day:

• Collaborating with our senior artist to create visual assets (characters, props and environments) for games and animation production, following established art direction and style guidelines.
• Producing animations for characters and other on-screen elements, breathing life into our games and linear output. 
• Contributing to the creation of concept art, sketches and storyboards to visualise ideas during the earliest stages of development and for pitches. 
• Coming up with new character designs for new games and IP developments.
• Creating UI elements to design visually appealing and intuitive UI elements such as menus, buttons, icons and other graphical elements. 
• Working with existing brands to interpret and replicate characters as optimised game animations.
• Collaborating with other team members to ensure the integration of your assets into games and animations.
• Embracing opportunities for continuous learning and skill development, staying up-to-date with industry trends, tools and techniques.
• Helping to generate new ideas for live briefs
• Managing your tasks and time efficiently to meet deadlines
• Responding positively to notes and feedback

About You

Must Have:

• A portfolio showcasing your artwork, animation samples, character design and any relevant projects that showcase your skills and creativity. 
• Familiar with Photoshop, After Effects and Rubberhose.
• Animation skills, combined with a good sense of graphic design.
• Good drawing skills and understanding of principles of composition, colour theory, anatomy and perspective.
• Understanding of animation and games production processes and schedules
• Self-motivation and a desire to learn
• Ability to take direction and willing to address constructive feedback
• Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and work effectively in a team oriented environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively, as well as independently
• An appreciation of accuracy and paying close attention to detail to deliver work of the  highest quality.
• Ability to deliver on schedule, working calmly and efficiently under pressure

Bonus Points:

• Knowledge of 3D animation and Unity 
• A passion for cinematography or video games

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. The certification process involves over 170 rigorous metrics to improve the lives of our staff, customers, suppliers, and the local community, ensuring we are not just saying we are ethical with empty gestures, but independently evidencing it.

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 & 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.