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 create content through animation and machinima…
We are looking to add Freelance 2D Background Animators to our creative and talented team to work on our animation and gaming channels. Candidates must have substantial knowledge using Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, After Effects, and Character Animator. Experience with Toon Boom is a plus but not required.
Animation and gaming channels to match style of:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCToxKVrkEuAONR4rFIJ_DyQ
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbbCaPmU-AvYQFMu6KCnyjw
This role is ideal for Freelance Animators who want to work in Background design for animated storytelling.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Keep an organized and efficient workflow
Illustrate characters, text, and backgrounds
Storyboard episodes
Hand animate specific scenes
Occasionally aid in voice over for extra characters.
Depending on skill and experience some duties and responsibilities may differ
Qualifications and Skills:
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Procreate
Knowledge in After Effects, Character Animator, or TV Paint is a plus
Experience using Toon Boom is a plus but not required
Illustrator/Background artists must be able to adapt to a variety of workflows and maintain established style formats per channel.
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
Strong attention to detail and consistency
Competitive pay: $800.00 per production week
This is a remote/ work from home, Freelance Independent Contractor Position.
Contractor Position
rgPPdtDT5U