Backgrounds Art Remote

Job description

The BG Designer is a highly skilled and experienced environment/background painter. This person will work closely with the Art Director and Head of Art, to create and revise 2D background design for animated series, ensuring environments are consistent with show style and quality.

This position uses their artistic expertise in color, composition, shape, atmosphere, and visual design to help develop an iconic visual style.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Review storyboard panels to create rough designs of backgrounds required for the episode.
• Review designs with the Art director and Head of Art to revise designs as needed.
• Provide a final clean version of the approved design
• Resolve design problems with Supervisors
• Responsible for designing environments, sets, architecture, etc.
• Generates multiple versions of BG with the ability to align with the style and sensibility of the show.
• Ensure all deadlines are met.
• Communicate the progress of work to production staff.

Requirements

• Desirable Bachelor's Degree in Animation or equivalent
• At least two years of related experience is required.
• High proficiency with Photoshop (or similar) applicable to design and production.
• Office equipment: Computer that supports specialized design systems and internet access.
• Excellent communication skills in both Spanish and English.

Hard Skills

• Composition, value, perspective, color, shape language, and overall design.
• High-level drawing perspective and painting skills.
• Research skills and an exceptional imagination to create images of people and places that don't yet exist.
• Basic knowledge of 3D modeling.

Soft skills

• Quality of work.
• Creativity applied to problem-solving.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Initiative.
• Resilience to receiving constant feedback and adapting the work based on the client and director's views.