Concept Artist / Background Designer Interns (2D Animation)

Level: Intern / Junior
Location: Pune (Koregaon Park), work from office,2 months Internship
Type: Full-time
About the Role
We're looking for a talented concept / Illustration artist and background designer to join our 2D animation team. You'll design and paint environments for animated projects, from early concept explorations to final background art, working closely with our art directors and animators.
Responsibilities
Create concept art and environment designs based on briefs, scripts, and references
Develop final digital backgrounds that match the project's style and colour direction
Explore mood, lighting, composition, and colour to support the story
Build layouts and background assets that work smoothly in the animation pipeline
Incorporate feedback from art directors and deliver revisions on schedule
Maintain consistency across scenes and episodes
Requirements
Strong foundation in digital illustration, with an eye for composition, perspective, colour, and lighting
Solid background design skills, including environments, props, and architecture
Proficiency in Photoshop.
A portfolio that shows background or environment work; personal projects and college work are welcome
Ability to adapt to different art styles and follow style guides
Good communication skills and a willingness to take feedback
Able to work from our Pune office
Good to Have
Basic understanding of 2D animation workflows and background layout
Experience with stylised, children's, or storybook-style animation
What We Offer
Hands-on experience on international animation projects
Mentorship from experienced artists and creative leads
A clear growth path from intern to junior to full-time artist
Intrested candidates can share their profiles on shraddha.d@philmcgi.com

Work arrangement
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