Commercial Producer - Short Form

Our Short Form and Advertising Department creates high-quality, visually-striking animated content with a number of clients across a broad range of industries. Whether it's a social media campaign, TV advert or branded content, we work closely & collaboratively as a team to meet client’s needs.

The Commercial Producer must show enthusiasm, willingness to learn, very strong communication skills, as well as a flair for organisation and a passion for animation production in all its forms. All whilst maintaining a cool head in a fast paced and very busy studio!

This role is due to start in February 2026 on a short term fixed term (PAYE) contract (approx 4 months). The successful candidate will need to be based in the UK and will require the right to work in the UK. The successful candidate must be available to work in the Camden studio once a week.

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.

Day To Day

• Communicate clearly and regularly between the Production Team and the clients
• Help to plan and troubleshoot the pipeline for multiple short-form productions
• Plan with the available resources to optimise the efficiency of each project, in line with the schedule and budget
• Be across the productions as a whole as well as individual artists
• Ensuring the team are working towards the various goals and deadlines needed
• Managing assets and final delivery to our clients
• Collate and manage marketing materials for each project
  
  

About You

Must Have:

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Confident in motivating and leading teams with enthusiasm whilst working to tight deadlines.

Demonstrable Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets skills and experience of working with Production Management Software. (e.g. Shotgrid or FTrack.)

Able to communicate clearly with colleagues and clients

Self-motivated and highly organised

Able to work collaboratively, as well as independently

Have an appreciation of accuracy and pay close attention to detail

Be able to deliver on schedule, working calmly and efficiently under pressure

Experience in scheduling and managing animation teams across multiple departments.

Bonus Points

• Experience working with Shotgrid production tracking software
• Experience working in 3D Animation Production Management
  
  

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.
• 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.