Experience Location Designer

We are now on the hunt for an experienced Location Designer to work on a new series Backyard Sports.  Join us in our quest to create the best possible animated content for our partners. We are looking for someone who can start as of the 17th of  August 2026 and the role will run until the 16th of October 2026.

'Backyard Sports' is a new series based on the widely popular video 90's game franchise of the same name. Playground Pictures are modernising the 'Backyard Sports' universe and the beloved characters in a new and exciting animated series. The series is an homage to the game and explores how - no matter your background or chaos that may happen in life - everyone has a place in the Backyard Sports community.

PLEASE NOTE: For this role, candidates may work either from our Kilkenny studio or remotely within the Republic of Ireland, there is no option to work freelance from outside of Ireland

About the role

As a location designer, you are responsible for exploring and creating environments that set the stage for a production, while ensuring the designs are functional for production.

What you'll be doing

• Finalise and clean up designs using Photoshop
• Execute changes on designs based on feedback from the art lead and/or assistant director/director
• Maintain the overall location style
• Demonstrate strong visual interpretation skills
• Keep team informed of potential creative problems
• Ensure that production deadlines are met while maintaining the highest standard of quality
• Draft, design and layout locations from script/animatic/briefs

The above is not exhaustive and from time to time you may be asked to carry out other tasks.

What we're looking for

• 3+ years of Professional Studio experience as a Location Designer
• Strong understanding of traditional 2D principles
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Attention to detail and ability to find solutions
• Experience with Shotgrid/Flow is considered a plus

What we'll offer you

When you join Lighthouse Studios, you will be joining a diverse and multicultural crew in the beautiful neo-Gothic building of Kieran’s College, based in the heart of medieval Kilkenny. And when we say multicultural, we mean it – our crew is currently represented by over 25 different nationalities.

The studio is a hub of talent and is constantly buzzing with creativity. Working here will not only give you the opportunity to work on productions for content giants such as Amazon, Apple TV+, Netflix and Warner Bros., but also to learn from some of the most talented individuals in the industry, your fellow crew members.

In addition to learning from your colleagues, you also have the opportunity to partake in our in-house learning and development programme, so you can be sure that your time at Lighthouse will be beneficial for you - not only now but for years to come. Of course, we also have many other benefits such as a pension plan, employee assistance programme, health benefits, regular crew parties and much more!

If that sounds like the kind of place you’d like to work then what are you waiting for? Apply now! 

Lighthouse Studios Limited is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, fulfilling and progressive work environment. We encourage applications from candidates with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives as it strengthens us, as individuals and as a studio. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation. We are committed to positively supporting candidates - If we can make any reasonable accommodations for you in the recruitment process in order to give you the opportunity to perform to your best, please let us know. Any information that you provide will be used only for the purposes of providing relevant support and will have no bearing on how your application will be viewed. If you require an accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please email HR@lighthousestudios.ie and we will be happy to accommodate you as best we can.