Senior Background Artist

We're looking for highly skilled and creative Senior Background Artists to join our team on a fast paced, action-packed adult animation production! This role focuses on strong artistic skills and in-depth understanding of Adobe Photoshop. A collaborative mindset will help in making this show standout for years to come.

Key Responsibilities:

• Is present & engaged with the Background team

• Quick to ask for and receive feedback

• Accurately match the style and artistic direction of each episode.

• Takes initiative to communicate with their supervisor and team

• Is mindful of what balancing quality/quantity looks like

• Reads notes, breakdowns, storyboards, other documents available per production

Skills & Qualifications:

• 5+ years of background experience.

• Portfolio should reflect strong knowledge of environmental design and landscape painting

• Demonstrate that they are consistently present & solution focused as a team member

• Adaptability to new support tools

• Ability to interpret and transform concepts into compelling and dynamic visual display of wonder

About the Project: This is a temporary contract position on an adult-themed, action-packed animated production. You'll be part of a passionate, creative team working to deliver bold, exciting FX to hit home the dynamic storytelling. Deadlines are hard locked and working as a team is key in meeting those deadlines. Currently we are only considering Ontario residents.