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Steamroller Animation

NY · On-site

$80 - $120/hr

About Steamroller Animation It's different here. We're a fun-loving bunch, passionate about our ... Background in live TV, concerts, or virtual production (AR/XR). * Experience in a lead or mentor ...

Pipeworks, Inc.

Technical Artist

Eugene, OR · On-site

$70 - $82/hr

This is a full-time temporary role with the possibility of extension or conversion to regular ... A focus on animation support from rigging to pipelines to tools for animation. * A strong ...

Pipeworks Studios

Technical Artist

Eugene, OR · On-site +1

$127K - $152K/yr

This is a full-time temporary role with the possibility of extension or conversion to regular ... A focus on animation support from rigging to pipelines to tools for animation. A strong ...

Pipeworks Studios

Technical Artist

Eugene, OR · On-site +1

$70K - $82K/yr

This is a full-time temporary role with the possibility of extension or conversion to regular ... Unreal 5 a benefit. • A focus on animation support from rigging to pipelines to tools for ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary animation background artist in the United States is $24.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Animation Background Artist vs 3D Environment Artist?

AspectTemporary Animation Background Artist3D Environment Artist
CredentialsPortfolio, relevant animation or art certificationsDegree in 3D art, animation, or related field
Work EnvironmentAnimation studios, post-production houses, freelance projectsGame studios, film production, architectural visualization
Industry UsagePrimarily in animation, TV, and filmGaming, film, virtual reality

Temporary Animation Background Artists focus on creating 2D animated backgrounds for scenes, often working in animation studios or freelance. 3D Environment Artists design detailed 3D backgrounds for games and films. While both roles involve background creation, the former specializes in 2D animation, and the latter in 3D modeling, with different tools and workflows.

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Freelance Background Artist for YouTube Studio

Newscape Studios

Austin, TX • Remote

Contractor

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Job Summary

Newscape Studios, Inc has a dozen YouTube channels, with over 10 million total subscribers. We create content based on popular video games such as Fortnite, Minecraft, and original animations. Newscape also produces a vast array of videos for a young audience and content through animation and machinima.

We are looking to add Freelance 2D Background artists to our team to work on our animation. Candidates must have substantial knowledge using Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop. Toon Boom knowledge is a plus but not required.

Animation channels to match style of:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCToxKVrkEuAONR4rFIJ_DyQ

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Keep an organized and efficient workflow
  • Fully finalize environments and background props for full use in production
  • Meet daily quotas during the production week 
  • Responsible for approximately 25 environments per week.
  • Complete revisions by deadline given by management
  • Depending on skill and experience some duties and responsibilities may differ

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Procreate
  • Illustrator/Background artists must be able to adapt to a variety of styles
  • Strong understanding of composition, perspective, color theory, light and form is a must
  • Must be able to work as part of a team
  • Communicates effectively
  • Great listening skills
  • Great time management skills
  • Comfortable in meeting deadlines and daily quotas
  • Strong attention to detail and consistency 

Competitive pay: $800.00 per production week

Portfolio is required to be considered. 

This is a remote/ work from home, Independent Contractor Position. 

Artists with LLCs are preferred but not required.
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