Pipeline Studios is seeking a talented Background Artist (Location Artist) for their studio in Colombia. The role involves designing and illustrating high-quality backgrounds and environments using Adobe Animate. Responsibilities include collaborating with directors, layout artists, and storyboard teams to translate scripts and storyboards into visually appealing settings, ensuring continuity with character animation, and creating layered backgrounds for 2D animation pipelines. The artist will also adapt to a pre-established art style, optimize files for production, participate in art reviews, and assist with color styling and light/shadow passes as needed. Strong communication and time management skills are essential for working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
Good To Have:- Environmental storytelling experience
- Experience with parallax scrolling backgrounds
- Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Toon Boom Harmony
- Ability to work independently on multiple episodes
Must Have:- 4+ years of experience in 2D background design
- Proficiency in Adobe Animate
- Strong portfolio demonstrating 2D background art
- Knowledge of perspective, color theory, composition
- Experience with layered backgrounds for animation
- Ability to design within a style guide
- Strong drawing and painting skills
- Teamwork and ability to receive direction
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Good time management and deadline adherence
- Professional, positive, and collaborative attitude