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JAM Media 2D – Layout​/Background Artist

Job in Belfast, County Antrim, BT1, Northern Ireland, UK
Listing for: Animation Ireland
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-15
Job specializations:
  • Creative Arts/Media
    TV / Film Production, Video Game, Creative Design / Digital Art
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40000 - 60000 GBP Yearly GBP 40000.00 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: JAM Media hiring 2D – Layout/Background Artist

JAM are currently seeking immediate applications from layout/background artists to join our fantastic team for an upcoming 2D animated preschool TV production starting in August 2026. So if you are passionate about animation, we’d love to hear from you.

2D Layout Artist

Produce colour layouts/backgrounds for 2D animated production. They will be drawn in the approved style as set out by the Art Director to provide a consistent style throughout the episodes and the series. The artwork will be produced using Adobe Photoshop.

Required Skills / Experience
  • Produce colour layout/backgrounds
  • Maintain consistency of production artwork within style guide parameters & schedule
  • Work with the Layout/background Supervisor and the production team to overcome all technical challenges
  • Ensure that artwork is in line with the Director’s vision
  • Ensure the artwork is layered correctly and ready for animation and compositing
  • Produce accurate field guides ready for scene planning and animation
  • Past experience in layout, backgrounds or environmental visual design for an animated TV Series preferred
Key Requirements
  • Good understanding of the technical aspects of animation production
  • Strong knowledge of environments and composition and 2D pipeline
  • Attention to detail, problem solving ability and taking direction in order to work in a collaborative environment
  • Strong knowledge of Adobe Photoshop required, with experience of Photoshop Vector Tools preferred.

Software: Adobe Photoshop

Applications

Open to UK residents – This role is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland with flexibility for hybrid working.

Closing date for applications

30th June 2026

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