Key Responsibilities

- Create 2D backgrounds, environments and locations for animated TV shows.
- Generate creative concepts and develop visual ideas for backgrounds, environments and scenes.
- Handle visual development (VisDev), environment design and background concept creation as per the show's creative direction.
- Design interiors, exteriors, landscapes and other scene environments based on the show's visual style.
- Create visual references, mood boards, colour palettes and production-ready artwork.
- Develop and create production design materials and visual assets required for the show.
- Work closely with Storyboard Artists, Directors and Animators to develop backgrounds as per scene requirements.
- Maintain consistency in perspective, scale, colours, lighting and visual style across episodes.
- Create background layouts and assets required for animation production.
- Make revisions based on creative feedback and production requirements.




- Ensure timely delivery of high-quality artwork as per production schedules.

Requirements

- 2–5 years of experience as a Background Artist / Environment Artist / Visual Development Artist in 2D animation.
- Strong drawing, perspective, concept development and environment-design skills.
- Good understanding of composition, lighting, colour theory, depth and visual storytelling.
- Ability to generate concepts and translate creative ideas into production-ready artwork.
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, TVPaint, or similar software.
- Ability to follow an established art style and maintain visual consistency.
- Solid attention to detail and ability to work within deadlines.
- Portfolio/showreel is mandatory.

Experience in 2D animated TV shows, kids' animation or episodic content will be preferred.

📌 Visual Development, Concept and Layout Artist (Mumbai)
🏢 VidUnit
📍 Mumbai