Freelance 2D Background Artist for Animation Studio

About the Role

Newscape Studios, Inc operates a network of over a dozen YouTube channels with a combined subscriber base exceeding 10 million. Their content focuses on popular video games like Fortnite and Minecraft as well as original animations and machinima aimed at younger audiences. They are searching for skilled freelance 2D background artists to join their animation team.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a well-organized, efficient workflow.
• Complete fully finalized backgrounds and environment props ready for production use.
• Meet daily production targets, approximately creating 25 environments per production week.
• Adapt responsibilities based on individual experience and capabilities.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Procreate; Illustrator skills are beneficial.
• Ability to create backgrounds in various artistic styles.
• Strong grasp of composition, perspective, color theory, lighting, and form.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills.
• Excellent listening, time management, and deadline adherence abilities.
• High attention to detail and consistency throughout work.

Additional Information

• This is a remote, independent contractor position with competitive compensation of $800 per production week.
• Applicants must submit a portfolio to be considered.
• Experience with Toon Boom is a plus but not mandatory.
• Applicants operating through LLCs are preferred but not essential.
• Beware of scams: Newscape Studios will never request personal information or send job offers without in-person interviews and only communicate from legitimate company email accounts.
• Applicants are encouraged to reference the term "ILLUMINATI" and tag the provided code to confirm thorough reading of the job posting.

Location

This position is fully remote but the company is based in Austin, Texas, United States.