We are looking for an experienced Lead Background Artist to work on a brand new 2D production!
As part of the Background Paint team, artists will provide background art and any additional assets needed for an episode. Painters will require in-depth knowledge of Photoshop, have strong organisational skills and be able to work to tight deadlines.
Leading the background artists you will be required to work in the style of the show, providing the environment art pack for the team to work off of. Painters will be working directly from Layout and will be responsible for preparing and completing background files ready for the scene build team.
Please note: this role requires the hired candidate to be based in the UK and is due to start early November 2024.
We are very happy to discuss flexible, hybrid and remote working options for all our vacancies.
Day to Day:
- Set up Photoshop files directly from Layout.
- Review paint “blocking” created by the Background Paint team and give clear and constructive feedback & fixes.
- Painters are responsible for ensuring background files are HD and are large enough for any cut-ins required, providing character scale reference in preparation for scene build.
- Following the environment artpack, painters will take their backgrounds to a finish. Utilising reuse assets where possible to maintain consistency of design.
- Work to tight deadlines.
- Merge and export background files ready for scene build.
- Communicate with the scene build team to help them with any fixes they need for ongoing episodes.
- All team members will be required to organise their work flow using the work trackers provided and keeping the tracker updated on the progress of each background will be essential for working together smoothly.