Freelance Background Artist for YouTube Studio

Newscape Studios•Austin, TX

5d•$800•Remote

About The Position

Newscape Studios, Inc. is a YouTube content creation company with numerous channels and a large subscriber base, focusing on popular video games like Fortnite and Minecraft, original animations, and content for a young audience. They are seeking Freelance 2D Background Artists to join their team for animation projects. Candidates should have significant experience with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop. Knowledge of Toon Boom is beneficial but not mandatory. The studio's animation style can be viewed at the provided YouTube channel link.

Requirements

Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop.
Proficiency in Procreate.
Ability to adapt to a variety of animation styles.
Strong understanding of composition, perspective, color theory, light, and form.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Effective communication skills.
Good listening skills.
Good time management skills.
Comfortable meeting deadlines and daily quotas.
Strong attention to detail and consistency.

Nice To Haves

Toon Boom knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain an organized and efficient workflow.
Fully finalize environments and background props for production use.
Meet daily quotas during the production week.
Responsible for approximately 25 environments per week, with potential adjustments based on skill and experience.