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.

Working closely with the Lead Painter, background artists will be required to work in the style of the show, following the environment art pack provided for them. 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.
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.
Complete a comprehensive paint "blocking" for each assigned shot and review with the Lead Painter. Implement any feedback or fixes given.
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.
Complete and implement any additional retakes passed down by the Background Lead.
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.
About You
Must Have:

In depth technical knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.
Experience with background painting including a comprehensive understanding of the stages required to take a background painting from start to finish.
Strong communication skills and the desire to work closely with team members.
Strong understanding of painting with colour and light.
Work fast and efficiently to meet deadlines.
Excellent organisation skills to maintain clean, manageable photoshop files and work tightly with the production tracker.
Be able to review and implement feedback from the Lead Painter.
Bonus Points:

Previous experience working on a 2D animated show.
Experience with composition and staging.
Experience using Shotgrid.