JAM are currently seeking immediate applications from background/layout artists to join our fantastic team for the upcoming 2D animated production of Emerald. So if you are passionate about animation, we’d love to hear from you.
This upcoming preschool TV Series production is due to commence in mid September in our UK and Irish studios.
Job Description:
Produce colour layouts/backgrounds for 2D animated production. They will be drawn in the approved style as set out by the Art Director to provide a consistent style throughout the episodes and the series. The artwork will be produced using Adobe Photoshop.
Required Skills / Experience:
- Produce colour layout/backgrounds in line with series artwork
- Maintain consistency of production artwork within style guide parameters & schedule
- Work with the Layout/background Supervisor and the production team to overcome all technical challenges
- Ensure that artwork is in line with the Director’s vision
- Ensure the artwork is layered correctly and ready for animation and compositing
- Produce accurate field guides ready for scene planning and animation
- Past experience in layout, backgrounds or environmental visual design for an animated TV Series preferred
Key Requirements:
- Good understanding of the technical aspects of animation production
- Strong knowledge of environments and composition and 2D pipeline
- Attention to detail, problem solving ability and taking direction in order to work in a collaborative environment
- Strong knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
- Position based in the UK/IRE
- Roles available for both in house and remote working
Software: Adobe Photoshop