Industrial Brothers Job Board
2D Layout Background Artist
Description
We’re currently looking for Layout Artists to join our team on a 2D animated preschool series. You’ll be responsible for designing the backgrounds and layouts based on the funpack and storyboards. Your layouts and backgrounds will serve as the blueprint for animators and BG artists, providing key information on perspective, character placement and staging.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Director and Art Director to create environment layout backgrounds.
- Translate storyboards and review animatics to produce layouts and final backgrounds that both align with the visual style of the production.
- Prepare clean and organized layout files that will work well with both other departments and the 2D production pipeline.
- Revise layouts based on creative and technical feedback
- Work collaboratively with team members and other departments and ensure open communication
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Understanding of background layout design for 2D animations required
- Strong drawing skills showcasing an understanding of perspective, dimension, staging and composition
- Proficiency in Photoshop
- Ability to organize and manage time effectively to meet weekly deadlines
- Capable of taking direction and working collaboratively within a team
- Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner
- Experience working on an animated preschool production is a plus
- Please provide a link to your portfolio or work samples
Industrial Brothers is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
All candidates must be Canadian citizens or have PR status and live in Ontario.