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