Lighthouse Studios hiring Layout Artists for Rick and Morty and A Top Secret Show!

Lighthouse Studios are now on the hunt for mid-senior level Layout Artists to work on exciting new shows happening: Rick and Morty + a Top Secret Series (also 16+). We are looking for people who will join us in our quest to create the best possible animated content for our partners. The artists will be required from May 2025 and will end September 2025.

The roles relate to shows that have been classified 16+ and while the subject matter of the shows are presented in a fantasy or comic context, the production may contain contextually justified strong language, references to sex, drugs, horror, threat, and/or violence of a non-gratuitous nature, which some applicants may find objectionable.  Lighthouse will always seek to reasonably accommodate those applicants with conscientious or other objections, however given the nature of both the role and subject matter, this may not always be possible. Applicant discretion is therefore advised. 

PLEASE NOTE: This role is based in their studio in Kilkenny, Ireland, and there is no option to work freelance.

About the role

The role of the layout artist is to create layouts in Photoshop for the production, according to a weekly quota as agreed with the layout supervisor.

We really value can-do attitudes here at Lighthouse. If you’re someone who thinks outside the box and looks for solutions, not problems, then you’ll fit right in!

What you’ll be doing

• Ensuring hook ups, size relations, staging, reuses etc., based on the storyboard and scene illustrations/reference provided are all accurately accounted for
• Refining the design of the shots based on references provided
• Suggesting ways to simplify shots or make the shots easier for other departments
• Suggesting possible background reuses that must be indicated (full/partial reuse)
• Separating, organising, and assigning all elements to a department:
  (BG/ 2D Anim/ 2D FX/ compositing FX/ 3D Anim/ library crowd characters)
• Indicating light direction (and wind direction if needed)
• Checking timing for camera moves
• Meeting all deadlines as established by production management

The above is not exhaustive and from time to time you may be asked to carry out other tasks

What they’re looking for

• 3+ years of industry experience as a mid-senior layout artist
• Experience with Adobe photoshop
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Attention to detail and ability to find solutions
• Experience with Shotgrid is considered a plus

What they’ll offer you

When you join Lighthouse Studios, you will be joining a diverse and multicultural crew in the beautiful neo-Gothic building of Kieran’s College, based in the heart of medieval Kilkenny. And when we say multicultural, we mean it – our crew is currently represented by over 25 different nationalities.

The studio is a hub of talent and is constantly buzzing with creativity. Working here will not only give you the opportunity to work on productions for content giants such as Amazon, Apple TV+, Netflix and Warner Bros., but also to learn from some of the most talented individuals in the industry, your fellow crew members.

In addition to learning from your colleagues, you also have the opportunity to partake in our in-house learning and development programme, so you can be sure that your time at Lighthouse will be beneficial for you – not only now but for years to come. Of course, we also have many other benefits such as a pension plan, employee assistance programme, health benefits, regular crew parties and much more!

If that sounds like the kind of place you’d like to work then what are you waiting for? Apply now!