Lighthouse Studios Seeking Background Artists

Lighthouse Studios are now on the hunt for mid-senior Background Artists to work on exciting new shows happening: Rick and Morty + a Top Secret Series (also 16+). They are looking for people who will join their quest to create the best possible animated content for our partners. The artists will be required from May 2025 and will end September / October 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 Kilkenny, Ireland, and there is no option to work freelance.

About the role

As a background artist, you will contribute to the animation process via colouring the layouts provided and work to a weekly quota

What you’ll be doing

• Creation of complex digital key backgrounds, following the style established by the partner studio.
• Work with the art director/background supervisor to create key backgrounds based on layouts referencing conceptual artwork and location designs.
• Produce key backgrounds according to a weekly quota.
• Meet deadlines as established by production management.
• Review messages on messaging systems and emails during working hours.
• Flag issues to the immediate supervisor/background lead and be involved in any proposed solutions.

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 experience as a 2D background artist.
• Strong understanding of Colour and Light
• Experienced in digital painting using Adobe Photoshop.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise work.
• Attention to detail and ability to find solutions.
• Experience with Shotgrid is considered a plus.
• Experience in replicating Traditional Media digitally 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!