This is a key leadership role that partners with the Executive Producer, Art Director and Line Producer to execute the creative vision of the series. The BG Lead will work directly with the team to ensure a quality and consistency of style throughout the series. **Responsibilities** + Work closely with Art Director and/or Background Paint Leadto apply color, textures and details to approved background designs + BG Lead will touch base with other painters keeping things on style prior to review with Art Director + Helping manage re-use and re-use library + Assisting Art Director on upcoming episodes with palettes and color keys as needed + Assisting Art Director on managing, execution or distribution of revisions after art reviews + Further the storytelling process using color, design and sense of light + Adhere to the production schedule provided by Line Producer to ensure cost effective, timely production + Ensure that the high quality and style of show established by the Executive Producer and Art Director is achieved and maintained. + Communicate feedbackto BG Painters and Location Designers when Art Director is unavailable + In the event that the Art Director is out of the office, BG Lead would run art reviews with directors and show leadership and manage handouts to BG team as needed + May oversee the BG Design & Paints teams, delegating work and monitoring their schedules to create and maintain consistency with the design of the project **Qualifications** + Ability to align with style and sensibility of show + Ability to translate reference into 2D art + A portfolio demonstrating your ability to design and paint in a variety of styles + Knowledge of drawing software that includes Photoshop, Illustrator, Harmonyand 3D technology, where applicable **Skills** + Positive attitude with the ability to be flexible + Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-social skills and acumen **Education** + Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience   **Job Location** : Burbank, CA  **Additional Information:** Equal Opportunity Employer--Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity The pay rate for this role in California is $72.15 to $75.75 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits. **Job ID:** 10131066 **Location:** Glendale,California **Job Posting Company:** Disney Branded Television The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.