Background Supervisor

1 Month ago • 3 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

Lighthouse Studios seeks an experienced Background Supervisor for their work on Rick and Morty and a top-secret 16+ series. The role, based in Kilkenny, Ireland, runs from May to September/October 2025. Responsibilities include supervising background artists, communicating the director's vision, ensuring timely project delivery, collaborating with other departments (production, technical direction), managing retakes, and maintaining team morale. The shows contain mature themes (language, sex, drugs, violence), so applicant discretion is advised. The role requires 3+ years of experience in background supervision within animation.
Must have:
  • 3+ years Background Supervision experience
  • Independent work ethic
  • Excellent communication
  • Strong time management
  • Teamwork skills
  • Team leadership
  • Shotgrid experience (a plus)
  • Traditional media replication (a plus)
Perks:
  • Pension plan
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health benefits
  • Regular crew parties
  • In-house learning & development

Job Details


At Lighthouse Studios, our six core values, pride, passion, persistence, playfulness, poise and people-focus, underpin everything we do and provide guidance for us as we grow and learn. 


We are now on the hunt for experienced Background Supervisors to work on exciting new shows happening: Rick and Morty + a Top Secret Series (also 16+). We are looking for people who will join us in our quest to create the best possible animated content for our partners. The supervisors will be required from May 2025 until Sept/Oct 2025. 


The roles relate to shows that have been classified 16+ and while the subject matter of the shows are presented in a fantasy or comic context, the production may contain contextually justified strong language, references to sex, drugs, horror, threat, and/or violence of a non-gratuitous nature, which some applicants may find objectionable.  Lighthouse will always seek to reasonably accommodate those applicants with conscientious or other objections, however given the nature of both the role and subject matter, this may not always be possible. Applicant discretion is therefore advised. 

 

PLEASE NOTE: This role is based in our studio in Kilkenny, Ireland, and there is no option to work freelance. 

 

About the role

As a background Supervisor you will lead the team of Background artists


We really value can-do attitudes here at Lighthouse. If you’re someone who thinks outside the box and looks for solutions, not problems, then you’ll fit right in!


What you'll be doing


  • Supervisor in the design, development, and delivery of backgrounds
  • Clearly communicate the Director’s vision to the Background team. This includes communicating the necessary retakes
  • Supervise the team to ensure the project delivers on the creative objective
  • Suggest and implement solutions to the team to assist them with their quota
  • Work closely with the Line Producer, Director/Assistant Director, and Production Manager to ensure the project is delivered on time
  • Work with Technical Director to insure clean delivery of background files to next department
  • Run departmental kick-off meetings, do reviews and approvals as needed.
  • Supervise background retakes from our partner and if requested, internal retakes from the assistant director / director. 
  • Maintain a close communication with Production, keeping them updated about the status of the retakes.
  • Support and guide background artists about shots and retakes.


The above is not exhaustive and from time to time you may be asked to carry out other tasks.


What we're looking for


  • 3+ years of industry experience as a Background Supervision
  • Be driven and able to work effectively on an independent basis
  • Ability to communicate well in a fast-paced and creative environment
  • Must possess excellent time management skills with the utmost respect for deadlines
  • Experience with Shotgrid is considered a plus.
  • Experience in replicating Traditional Media digitally is considered a plus.
  • Must be a team player
  • Must know how to lead a team and maintain the team morale

 

What we'll offer you


When you join Lighthouse Studios, you will be joining a diverse and multicultural crew in the beautiful neo-Gothic building of Kieran’s College, based in the heart of medieval Kilkenny. And when we say multicultural, we mean it – our crew is currently represented by over 25 different nationalities.


The studio is a hub of talent and is constantly buzzing with creativity. Working here will not only give you the opportunity to work on productions for content giants such as Amazon, Apple TV+, Netflix and Warner Bros., but also to learn from some of the most talented individuals in the industry, your fellow crew members.


In addition to learning from your colleagues, you also have the opportunity to partake in our in-house learning and development programme, so you can be sure that your time at Lighthouse will be beneficial for you - not only now but for years to come. Of course, we also have many other benefits such as a pension plan, employee assistance programme, health benefits, regular crew parties and much more!


If that sounds like the kind of place you’d like to work then what are you waiting for? Apply now! 



Lighthouse Studios Limited is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, fulfilling and progressive work environment. We encourage applications from candidates with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives as it strengthens us, as individuals and as a studio. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation. We are committed to positively supporting candidates - If we can make any reasonable accommodations for you in the recruitment process in order to give you the opportunity to perform to your best, please let us know. Any information that you provide will be used only for the purposes of providing relevant support and will have no bearing on how your application will be viewed. If you require an accommodation to participate in the hiring process please email HR@lighthousestudios.ie and we will be happy to accommodate you as best we can.


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Lighthouse Studios - Turning Imagination into Animation


Lighthouse Studios is a 2D animation studio located in the beautiful medieval city of Kilkenny, Ireland. Creating story-driven entertainment for both adults and kids, the studio develops its own IP and works with content giants such as Apple TV+, Amazon, Netflix and Warner Bros. Its crew is made up of over 20 nationalities and has an almost equal gender split. It is one of the fastest growing animation companies in Ireland. Based in the stunning Hogwarts style building that is Kieran's College, it has the luxury of lots of space set in very green surroundings. Set up in 2017 it is owned by Mercury Filmworks in Canada and Cartoon Saloon in KK. 

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