Background Designer - Rugrats

Job Description

BACKGROUND DESIGNER (RUGRATS)

Overview and Responsibilities

SUMMARY:
• Generates background designs, overlays, underlays, shadow and color guides, floor plans and any other background-related art that the CG production may require, ensuring style and quality of show is met.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Review script for backgrounds needed at handout of show.
• Complete all rough, revised and final designs necessary within assigned deadlines.
• Resolve design problems with creative supervisors.
• Ensure all deadlines are met.
• Communicate progress of work to appropriate production staff.
• Ensure all artwork is properly backed up and saved appropriately.
• Ensure all shipping materials are prepared and ready on time.
• Be available for questions until your department's shipment is complete.
• If required, generate multiple views of environment and specific elements within it.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist with special projects.
• If applicable, make special shadow and color indications.

Basic Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must demonstrate proficiency in style of show.
• Strong background design skills.
• Relevant drawing experience necessary.
• Thorough understanding of perspective.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn applicable design software and hardware.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Work well under pressure.
• Ability to multitask a plus.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• BA in Fine Arts or equivalent work experience highly desired.

Job Locations US-CA-Burbank

Job Type Full-Time Staff

Brand Nickelodeon Animation

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rj3ybd-3-145-143-239-42 in your application.