** We're looking for Character Designers and Concept Artists (2D) **
We are looking for long-term creative partners to build the visual world of THE BLUE LIGHT. First you will work on a 90 second-pilot. Once greenlit, we would like you to become part of the creative team for the whole series.
THE PROJECT
THE BLUE LIGHT is an animated dystopian thriller series, set in a sandstorm-ravaged London where liquid dreams allow people to escape reality, and a trained dreamwalker can jump between consciousnesses to solve mysteries.
Visual worlds:
* Reality: Orange/pink brutalist London. Rigid geometry. Landmarks half-buried in sand. Oppressive and suffocating.
* Dreamscape: Blue liquid memories. VHS grain, analog degradation, impossible physics. Nostalgic and melting.
* Characters: Bold linework, solid shadows, limited palettes. Mature, iconic, immediately memorable.
* Think: anime sensibility meets European comic boldness meets cyberpunk atmosphere.
WHAT WE NEED
Character Designer:
* Define key protagonists and ensemble cast
* Grounded modern anime aesthetic with bold graphic confidence
* Expression sheets, turnarounds, costume design
Concept Artist:
* Establish brutalist London and VHS dreamscapes
* Environmental mood, lighting, atmosphere
* Key locations: recording studio, London landmarks, impossible dreamscapes
Can you do both? Even better. Let us know your strengths.
HOW WE WORK
* Collaboratively with Creative Director and Head of Production
* Using NOMAD - our proprietary tech orchestrating traditional and AI tools for animation and distribution
* Digital-first distribution for streaming, expanding to all media
We're building a new model combining human artistry with production acceleration to create distinctive, high-quality work at scale.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR: SKILLS & DRIVE
* Someone keen to become a creative force at Bad Batch
* Portfolio in character design and/or environmental concept art
* Understanding of animation production and visual consistencyComfortable with hybrid production workflows
* Passion for creating something distinctive, not derivative
* Collaborative, flexible mindset
THE DETAILS
* Phase 1: Pilot (4-6 weeks): Freelance contract, part-time, remote, project fee
* Phase 2: Series (if greenlit): Production Designer role (or equivalent), ongoing creative involvement, compensation TBD
TO APPLY
Send portfolio + brief note to: 📫 Hello@badbatch.studio
-> Subject: THE BLUE LIGHT - [Character Designer / Concept Artist / Both]
Tell us:
* 🫶 Why this project interests you
* 💪 Your strengths (character, environments, or both)
* 👍 Availability and rate expectations
ABOUT US
Bad Batch Studio is building a new model for animated content. Our team brings experience from major studios, platforms and VFX companies, combining human creativity with technological innovation.
Let's build something unique.
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