Background Paint - Sofia the First: Royal Magic (Disney Television Animation)

Posted:
8/18/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Glendale, California, United States ⋅ California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Art, Graphics & Animation

Job Posting Title:

Background Paint - Sofia the First: Royal Magic (Disney Television Animation)

Req ID:

10098260

Job Description:

About the Role & Team

Disney Television Animation is looking for a Background Painter to join our newly announced Disney Junior series, Sofia the First: Royal Magic!

What You Will Do

  • Work closely with the Art Director and/or Background Paint Lead to apply color, textures and details to approved background designs
  • Reference color keys established by the Color Stylist to adhere to show style and guidelines
  • Further the storytelling process using color, design and sense of light
  • Adhere to the production schedule provided by Line Producer to ensure cost effective, timely production
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • A portfolio demonstrating expert knowledge of color and color theory, including the ability to design and paint in a variety of styles
  • Ability to align with style and color sensibility of a particular show
  • Knowledge of drawing software that includes Photoshop, Illustrator, Harmony and 3D technology, where applicable
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Positive attitude with the ability to be flexible

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior knowledge and experience working in television animation production pipelines

Education

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience and/or training.

The pay rate for this role in California is $53.16 to $62.02 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job Posting Segment:

Disney Branded Television

Job Posting Primary Business:

TVA Production

Primary Job Posting Category:

Production

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-08-19