Background Designer Intern

Background Designer Intern

Starfire Studio
Location: Remote
Type: Internship / Volunteer
Commitment: Flexible (4–10 hours weekly)
Duration: 6 Months (Unpaid)

Professional Conduct, Integrity & Accountability

We value individuals who demonstrate honesty, integrity, accountability, emotional maturity, and strong professional communication skills. We expect all team members to take responsibility for their actions, communicate transparently about challenges or incomplete work, and treat others with dignity and respect.

We do not tolerate deliberate manipulation, dishonesty, gaslighting, harassment, bullying, or disrespectful workplace behavior. We expect employees to communicate concerns professionally, accept constructive feedback, and demonstrate a willingness to resolve conflicts respectfully.

We recognize that individuals have different communication styles and welcome applicants who may require reasonable accommodations. However, all employees are expected to uphold our standards of ethical conduct, mutual respect, and professional accountability.

Role Overview

As a Background Designer Intern, you will help create immersive environments that establish the setting, atmosphere, history, and emotional world of Starfire Studio's animated stories.

Responsibilities

Design environments for animated projects

Create interior and exterior backgrounds

Develop locations, architecture, landscapes, and natural environments

Explore perspective and composition

Create environment concepts and design variations

Develop mood and atmosphere through color and lighting

Research architecture, nature, cultures, and historical references

Collaborate with visual development artists, storyboard artists, and animators

Maintain environmental consistency across scenes


Preferred Skills

Environment design

Perspective

Composition

Architecture and landscape drawing

Color and lighting

Digital painting

Photoshop, Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, or similar

Strong observational drawing skills

Background painting experience is a plus


Portfolio Submission

Please send Portfolio or related work.

info@starfirestudio.net