About this role
Key Responsibilities:
- Create high-quality 2D background designs and paintings that align with the show's established visual style and creative direction.
- Collaborate closely with the Art Director, Episodic Directors, and production team to develop visually engaging environments that support the storytelling.
- Translate storyboard layouts, design references, and creative briefs into polished, production-ready backgrounds.
- Establish and maintain consistent color palettes, lighting, perspective, and environmental details across episodes.
- Bring personality, humor, and charm to environments through thoughtful design choices and imaginative visual details.
- Create backgrounds that complement character performances and action without overwhelming the scene.
- Develop a variety of environments, including interior and exterior locations, while maintaining visual continuity.
- Incorporate creative feedback and revisions efficiently while preserving the integrity of the show's visual style.
- Organize and prepare background files according to production pipeline requirements and technical specifications.
- Meet production deadlines while maintaining a high standard of artistic quality and consistency.
Job Requirements:
- Previous professional experience as a Background Artist, Background Painter, or Environment Artist on a 2D animated television series or comparable animated production.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating excellent background painting, environmental design, and visual storytelling skills.
- Exceptional understanding of color theory, lighting, composition, and perspective.
- Ability to create stylized, expressive environments that support a fun, exaggerated, and comedy-driven visual aesthetic.
- Strong understanding of shape language, architectural design, spatial relationships, and environmental depth.
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop is a must. Bonus for experience in Toon Boom Harmony.
- Ability to work from established background layouts, storyboard references, and style guides.
- Experience creating clean, organized, production-ready background assets, including layered files when required.
- Strong understanding of how background design, color, and lighting contribute to mood, atmosphere, and storytelling.
- Ability to maintain visual consistency across multiple locations, scenes, and episodes.
- Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to take direction, incorporate feedback, and collaborate effectively with directors, art leads, and fellow artists.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment and consistently meeting deadlines.
- A positive, collaborative attitude and a genuine passion for animation and visual storytelling.
Position Details:
- Position: Background Artist
- Production: 2D Animated Series
- Employment Type: Full Time Position
- Location: Georgia
- Start Date: Dec 7, 2026