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2D BG Painter
Toronto, Ottawa, Halifax, Ontario, Nova Scotia · Art/Media/DesignJam Filled is a dynamic workplace for like-minded creative artists, we will remind you why you love cartooning: every project is produced with an eye for quality and an ear for fun!
Our Jam Filled studios are looking for a highly skilled, 2D BG Painter to colour between the lines, outside the lines, and anywhere your happy place takes you!
You’ll get to:
Our Jam Filled studios are looking for a highly skilled, 2D BG Painter to colour between the lines, outside the lines, and anywhere your happy place takes you!
You’ll get to:
- Create digital paintings in the style of the show, working from visual direction and colour keys provided by the Director, Art Director and/or BG Supervisor
- Collaborate with the BG Supervisor or Lead BG Artist to fulfill painting assignments
- Revise work as per Art Director or BG Supervisor feedback
- Troubleshoot and debug shot problems and escalate technical issues as required
- Maintain a convention of file naming structures for all shots that is compatible within the production pipeline
- 2+ years’ experience with BG Painting in an Animation Production environment
- Excellent understanding of colour theory, light and shadow, composition, and perspective
- Completed post-secondary education classical or 2D animation, art fundamentals, or other relevant area of study
- Excellent working knowledge of Photoshop
- Background in traditional art is an asset
- Good creative and technical problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet tight deadlines, and perform to standard in a fast-paced environment
- Healthcare and dental
- Competitive remuneration
- Close proximity to the downtown core and public transportation
- Various activities, team-building events and parties
- Flexible work hours
- Focus on work/life balance