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Junior Background Artist

Blue Zoo Animation Studio

England, United Kingdom (On-site)

Junior Background Artist

1 Hour ago • 1-2 Years • 2D Art • Concept Art • Undisclosed

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Job Description

Brighton Zoo seeks a Junior Background Paint Artist to contribute background art and assets for animated episodes. Responsibilities involve setting up Photoshop files from storyboards, ensuring HD quality and proper scaling, completing paint blocking, implementing feedback, finishing backgrounds using provided art packs, meeting deadlines, and managing workflow using ftrack. Collaboration with the scene build team and Art Director is essential. The role requires in-depth Photoshop knowledge, strong organizational skills, and experience in background painting, from initial concept to final product. The position starts in February 2025 and is based in the UK.

Must have:

In-depth Photoshop knowledge
Background painting experience
Strong communication skills
Meets tight deadlines
Excellent organizational skills
Implements feedback effectively

Good to have:

Experience with 2D animation
Composition and staging skills
Understanding of color and light
Ftrack experience

Perks:

Comprehensive benefits package
Online wellbeing programme
Christmas Closing Period
Free Sandwich or Soup Thursdays
Social events
Flexible working

About The Role

We are looking for a talented and creative Junior Background Paint Artist to join our studio.

As part of the Background Paint team, artists will provide background art and any additional assets needed for an episode. Painters will require in-depth knowledge of Photoshop, have strong organisational skills and be able to work to tight deadlines.

Working closely with the Lead Painter, background artists will be required to work in the style of the show, following the environment art pack provided for them. Painters will be working directly from a storyboard and will be responsible for preparing and completing background files ready for the scene build team.

This role has a February 2025 start and requires the hired candidate to be based in the UK.

Day to Day:

Set up Photoshop files directly from a Storyboard panel.
Painters will be responsible for ensuring background files are HD and are large enough for any cut-ins required, providing character scale reference in preparation for scene build.
Complete a comprehensive paint “blocking” for each assigned shot and review with the Lead Painter. Implement any feedback or fixes given.
Following the environment artpack, painters will take their backgrounds to a finish, utilising reuse assets where possible to maintain consistency of design.
Work to tight deadlines.
Complete and implement any additional retakes passed down by the Art Director.
Merge and export background files ready for scene build.
Communicate with the scene build team to assist with any fixes needed for ongoing episodes.
All team members will be required to organise their work flow using ftrack & will be responsible for keeping ftrack updated with the progress of each background.

About You

Must Have:

In depth technical knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.
Experience with background painting including a comprehensive understanding of the stages required to take a background painting from start to finish.
Strong communication skills and the desire to work closely with team members.
Work fast and efficiently to meet deadlines.
Excellent organisational skills to maintain clean, manageable photoshop files
Be able to review and implement feedback from the Lead Painter.

Bonus Points:

Previous experience working on a 2D animated show.
Experience with composition and staging.
Strong understanding of painting with colour and light.
Experience using Ftrack.

About Us

We are Brighton Zoo! The marriage of Plug-In Media & Blue Zoo - a brand new animation studio by the sea, designed for a new era of kid’s digital content.

We are going through an exciting period of growth and are building a studio that is full of amazingly talented, happy artists & production crew, making work they are proud of, which in turn makes a small contribution to a happier world. Brighton Zoo believes that a healthy balance in our lives - whatever our situation - is key to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We offer flexible working to support this.

What we’ve got for you (Benefits)

Comprehensive benefits package
Online wellbeing programme
Christmas Closing Period
Free Sandwich or Soup Thursdays!

Social events throughout the year including the odd beach BBQ & an annual trip to Brighton Fringe Festival

Brighton Zoo is committed to creating and nurturing an inclusive studio that promotes and values diversity and invites everyone to ‘bring their whole selves’ to work. We believe that companies that truly embrace and value diversity, and create an environment where everyone from any background can do their best work, are better companies.

To be engaged our people have to feel included and valued. We work hard to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is embedded in the way we work, not just an initiative. We strive to engender a studio community that feels a deep sense of pride and commitment that transcends any role, department or level and works together to produce excellent and engaging work.

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Blue Zoo Animation Studio

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Celebrating over 20 years of Blue Zoo! We’re one of the UK’s leading animation studios with an enviable client list and a shelf full of BAFTAs for our trademark CG character animation. We’ve produced some of the most well-loved kids shows on TV, memorable commercials, and our animated shorts are rapidly gaining recognition for artistry and innovation.

Our passion for our craft and storytelling in the most engaging way has always been at the core of what we do, and that integrity has earned us a worldwide reputation for creating brilliant animation for broadcast, commercials and digital content.