Freelance Background Artist for YouTube Studio

Newscape Studios; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Independent contractor

LLC preferred

Job summary

Newscape Studios, Inc. is seeking a remote freelance 2D background artist to create and finalize environments for animation projects. You will contribute 25 production environments weekly, deliver fully finished scenes, and adapt to various styles while meeting tight deadlines.

Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Procreate is required; Toon Boom knowledge is a plus. This is an independent contractor role with emphasis on efficiency and teamwork, with remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Procreate.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of animation styles.
• Strong composition, perspective, color theory, and lighting.
• Ability to work as part of a team and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and time management.
• Attention to detail and consistency in environments.

Responsibilities

• Keep an organized and efficient workflow.
• Fully finalize environments and background props for full use in production.
• Meet daily quotas during the production week.
• Responsible for approximately 25 environments per week.
• Complete revisions by deadline given by management.
• Depending on skill and experience some duties and responsibilities may differ.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Procreate

Adaptability to styles

Composition & color theory

Team collaboration

Communication

Listening skills

Time management

Deadline-oriented

Detail-oriented

Tools

Toon Boom

Job description

Job Summary

Newscape Studios, Inc has a dozen YouTube channels, with over 10 million total subscribers. We create content based on popular video games such as Fortnite, Minecraft, and original animations. Newscape also produces a vast array of videos for a young audience and content through animation and machinima. We are looking to add Freelance 2D Background artists to our team to work on our animation. Candidates must have substantial knowledge using Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop. Toon Boom knowledge is a plus but not required. Animation channels to match style of:

Responsibilities and Duties

• Keep an organized and efficient workflow
• Fully finalize environments and background props for full use in production
• Meet daily quotas during the production week
• Responsible for approximately 25 environments per week.
• Complete revisions by deadline given by management
• Depending on skill and experience some duties and responsibilities may differ

Qualifications and Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Procreate
• Illustrator/Background artists must be able to adapt to a variety of styles
• Strong understanding of composition, perspective, color theory, light and form is a must
• Must be able to work as part of a team
• Communicates effectively
• Great listening skills
• Great time management skills
• Comfortable in meeting deadlines and daily quotas
• Strong attention to detail and consistency

Compensation and Additional Info

Competitive pay: $800.00 per production weekPortfolio is required to be considered. This is a remote/ work from home, Independent Contractor Position.Artists with LLCs are preferred but not required.