Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Animation JOBS! Nickelodeon Needs Background Designers and Painters

Here's a fresh animation job posting from Nickelodeon -- copied and pasted directly from the 839 TAG Union job hotline! As usual, this is all the info I have, and I'm just passing it along -- there's contact information at the bottom of the listing. Good luck!

Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon Animation Studio is looking for Background/Layout Designers and BG Painters for its newest CG show, Robot and Monster: Best Friends Forever!

BG Painter:

Summary:  Paints backgrounds, layouts and any other background-related art that the production may require, ensuring style and quality of show is met.  Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

  • Meet with creative supervisor(s) to ensure color needs of show are fulfilled.
  • Follow instructions of supervisor.
  • Complete all color work within assigned deadlines.
  • Resolve color 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 stored appropriately.
  • Ensure all shipping materials are prepared and ready on time.
  • Be available for questions until your department's shipment is complete.
  • Review storyboard for background key color callouts.

Additional job requirements:

  • Assist with special projects
  • Fulfill other color projects, including but not limited to color lead sheets, color script and/or color pass on storyboards.
  • If applicable, scan backgrounds and adjust digitally as necessary.

Qualifications:

  • Must demonstrate proficiency in style of show
  • Strong knowledge of color theory and lighting
  • Knowledge of or willingness to learn applicable color software and hardware
  • Strong time-management skills
  • Work well under pressure
  • Ability to multitask a plus

Education/Experience:

  • Digital color experience desired
  • BA/BS or equivalent work experience highly desired

BG Layout/Designer:

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

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

  • 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 stored 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 job requirements:

  • Assist with special projects
  • If applicable, make special shadow and color indications
  • Qualifications:

  • Must demonstrate proficiency in style of show
  • Strong background design skills
  • 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

Education/Experience:

  • Relevant drawing experience necessary
  • BA in Fine Arts or equivalent work experience highly desired.
Please note: These are artistic positions and a test will be required.

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must submit your resume online. Click on the header links above or go to www.mtvnetworkscareers.com. The listing is filed under Location: Burbank. Please follow up by submitting a flat book portfolio (do not include any original artwork) and a digital DVD displaying your art directly to the animation studio.  Before we can review your portfolio, you must fill-out a portfolio release form. 

To download the form, please go to: http://nas.nick.com/SubmissionReleaseForm.pdf.  

Mail in, or drop off, the completed form along with your portfolio and DVD to:

Nickelodeon Animation Studios
Attn. Portfolio Submissions
231 West Olive Avenue
Burbank, CA 91502

Please include a cover letter and resume stating the position or positions to which you are applying.
Please Note: We would like to fill these positions ASAP! Get your work in as soon as you can; the reviews will be happening shortly.

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