Hi!
I’m Jovan de Melo, a Brazilian, London-based Art Director with a focus on design for animation.
With a background in graphic design, I joined Copa Studio in 2010, where I worked as a designer, art director, director, and member of the studio’s creative team, contributing to the development of original animated projects.
In 2019, I moved to the UK to join Blue Zoo, working across a range of productions as a background designer, character designer, and art director.
My graphic design foundation continues to influence my work strongly, shaping a stylised approach with a clear emphasis on shape, colour, and visual clarity.
I’m currently working as an Art Director at Blue Zoo Animation Studio
For any inquiries, contact me at
jovandemelo@gmail.com
Experience
Art Director | Blue Zoo
2025 - Present
Art Director | Blue Zoo
Numberblocks (Season 8) / 2025
Art Director | Blue Zoo
Wonderblocks / 2023 - 2024
Art Director | Blue Zoo
Colourblocks (Season 2) / 2023
Art Director | Blue Zoo
Numberblocks (Season 6&7) / 2023
Lead Background Artist | Blue Zoo
Supertato / 2022
Lead Background Paint | Blue Zoo
It’s Pony (Season 2) / 2021
Art Director | Blue Zoo
In Shapes / 2020
Environment & Prop Designer | Blue Zoo
Pip & Posy / 2020
Background Paint | Blue Zoo
It’s Pony / 2019
Concept Artist | Copa Studio
Ico Bit Zip / 2018
Co-Director | Copa Studio
Biduzidos / 2017 - 2018
Concept Artist | Copa Studio
As Microaventuras de Tito e Muda / 2016
Concept Artist | Copa Studio
Tuiga / 2016
Episode Director | Copa Studio
Tromba Trem / 2015 - 2016
Art Director | Copa Studio
Tromba Trem / 2013 - 2015
Background Artist | Copa Studio
El Mundo de Ania y Kin / 2012
Background Artist | Copa Studio
Tromba Trem / 2010 - 2011