Background Artists (Rick and Morty & Top Secret Series)

2 Weeks ago • 3 Years + • Miscellaneous

Job Summary

Job Description

Lighthouse Studios seeks mid-senior Background Artists for its work on Rick and Morty and a top-secret 16+ series (May 2025 - Sept/Oct 2025). Responsibilities include creating complex digital key backgrounds in the style of the partner studio, working with the art director to create key backgrounds based on layouts, meeting weekly quotas and deadlines, and flagging issues to supervisors. The role requires proficiency in digital painting using Adobe Photoshop, excellent time management, attention to detail, and a solution-oriented approach. The shows contain mature themes (strong language, sex, drugs, violence), so applicant discretion is advised. This is a full-time, on-site position in Kilkenny, Ireland; freelance options are unavailable.
Must have:
  • 3+ years 2D background art experience
  • Proficient in Adobe Photoshop
  • Strong understanding of color and light
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Attention to detail & problem-solving
Good to have:
  • Shotgrid experience
  • Experience replicating traditional media digitally
Perks:
  • Pension plan
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health benefits
  • Regular crew parties
  • In-house learning & development

Job Details


At Lighthouse Studios, our six core values, pride, passion, persistence, playfulness, poise and people-focus, underpin everything we do and provide guidance for us as we grow and learn. 


We 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+). 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 / 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 our studio 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


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

 

  • 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 we'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 we'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! 



Lighthouse Studios Limited is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, fulfilling and progressive work environment. We encourage applications from candidates with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives as it strengthens us, as individuals and as a studio. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation. We are committed to positively supporting candidates - If we can make any reasonable accommodations for you in the recruitment process in order to give you the opportunity to perform to your best, please let us know. Any information that you provide will be used only for the purposes of providing relevant support and will have no bearing on how your application will be viewed. If you require an accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please email HR@lighthousestudios.ie and we will be happy to accommodate you as best we can. 


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About The Company

Lighthouse Studios - Turning Imagination into Animation


Lighthouse Studios is a 2D animation studio located in the beautiful medieval city of Kilkenny, Ireland. Creating story-driven entertainment for both adults and kids, the studio develops its own IP and works with content giants such as Apple TV+, Amazon, Netflix and Warner Bros. Its crew is made up of over 20 nationalities and has an almost equal gender split. It is one of the fastest growing animation companies in Ireland. Based in the stunning Hogwarts style building that is Kieran's College, it has the luxury of lots of space set in very green surroundings. Set up in 2017 it is owned by Mercury Filmworks in Canada and Cartoon Saloon in KK. 

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