Riki Group of Companies** was founded in 2003 and is currently one of the leaders in the Russian animation market. The company's portfolio includes well-known animation brands such as "Kikoriki" (Smeshariki), "Fixies", "BabyRiki" (Malyshariki), "Finnick", "Tim and Tom", "Bodo Borodo", "DinoCity", "Pin-Code" and others.

Today, Riki Group includes two animation studios – "Petersburg" and "AeroPlanes", the multibrand licensing agency "Marmelad Media", a design studio, a studio for the production of children's game content, and other companies.

Riki Group's animated series have been translated into 30 languages and are available on 53 TV channels, 60 platforms in over 160 countries worldwide. The total number of views on YouTube and VOD platforms exceeds 40 billion. Over 200 hours of animation have been produced since 2003.

We are looking for an artist for the Petersburg Animation Studio team.

Responsibilities:

• Drawing concepts, backgrounds of locations, characters, props for a 2D project in a given style according to the technical assignment of the art director/director;
• Preparing the file in accordance with technological requirements for further use;
• Working with the director's storyboard / animatic / project explication.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop / Procreate;
• Higher art education;
• Mandatory experience as an artist on an animated series / feature film 2D project;
• Knowledge of composition, ability to work with lighting, color, and style;
• Higher art education is welcome;
• Experience working at animation studios;
• Ability to work within deadlines;
• A portfolio is required;
• Willingness to learn new graphic programs or undergo professional development courses if necessary.

Conditions:

• Project-based work on a series project;
• Full-time or part-time employment;
• Remote work format;
• Compensation (piece-rate salary) and employment terms are discussed individually.