Freelance Background Artist for YouTube Studio

Newscape Studios • Austin, TX

6d • $800 - $800 • Remote

About The Position

Newscape Studios, Inc. manages numerous YouTube channels with a combined subscriber base exceeding 10 million. The studio specializes in creating content centered around popular video games like Fortnite and Minecraft, as well as original animations. They produce a wide range of videos for a young audience, utilizing animation and machinima. The studio is seeking Freelance 2D Background Artists to contribute to their animation projects. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, is essential. Experience with Toon Boom is beneficial but not mandatory. The studio's animation style can be observed at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCToxKVrkEuAONR4rFIJ_DyQ.

Requirements

• 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
• Portfolio is required to be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Toon Boom knowledge is a plus but not required.
• Artists with LLCs are preferred but not required.

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.
• Depending on skill and experience some duties and responsibilities may differ

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $800.00 per production week
• Remote/work from home, Independent Contractor Position.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed