Lead Layout Background Artist
Kavaleer Productions are currently hiring for a Lead Layout Background Artist to join their team.
About the Role:
This is a fixed term contract and ONLY open to applicants living in the Republic of Ireland or willing to relocate.
Start Date: 9th March 2026
The Lead Layout Background Artist’s key role is overseeing the Layout Background teams in the creation of production backgrounds.
Ideal Candidate:
- 5+ years experience as a background artist in episodic television
- 2+ years of leadership experience
- Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, along with excellent drawing skills
- Strong and clear communication skills
- Ability to work within a fast-paced series production schedule
- Excellent organisational and management skills
- Ability to adapt to changes within a highly dynamic enviornment
- Meticulous attention to detail
Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 21st January.
For more information or to apply for this role, please email jobs@kavaleer.com, attach a CV and portfolio and state ‘Lead Layout Background Artist’ in the subject line.
About Kavaleer:
Kavaleer Productions was founded in 2001 and over the past 20 years have forged a position as one of Ireland’s leading animation studios, having produced over a dozen TV shows for broadcasters such as BBC, Sky, Netflix and Nickelodeon. The studio launched three new shows in 2021 and is currently preparing production for “Adam Loves Adventure!” starring Virtual Hug hero, Adam King.