Working at QVC Group means joining a live social shopping company with incredible teams, ambitious projects and amazing careers. QVC Group, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company with six leading retail brands - QVC®, HSN®, Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road. Your Opportunity, Your Team The Retouching Artist supports QVC and HSN, and is responsible for QVC & HSN's vendor-provided image and product detail image workflows. You will become an expert regarding both brands' image specs for vendor-provided content and how to process, load, and archive these assets. Additionally, you will assist the team with treating product detail images, daily administrative tasks, and other creative responsibilities. Where You'll Work - We are only able to consider you for this remote role if you live in PA, NJ, or DE. Relocation assistance is not available for this role. - You will be on-call (part-time) and you will typically work 2-3 days per week, based on business need. The hours will fall between 8am and 7pm, and we are able to offer some flexibility. What You'll Do - You will collaborate with your fellow Retouching Artist team and management to ensure content meets QVC & HSN brand standards for qualities such as aesthetic, lighting, contrast, color balance, model retouching, and accuracy. - You will assess images for any additional retouching needs and act on your findings. When situations arise that are outside of the predefined standards for QVC or HSN vendor images, you will partner with your team, to determine the best course forward. - You will assist the Retouching Artist 2 team with administrative responsibilities and file organization to ensure the daily success of the team. - You will work with medium and high volumes of images to support the business in creating engaging content. - You may need to work under tight deadlines to deliver customer ready content to all platforms ahead of launches. What You'll Bring - 1+ year of professional experience and working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Bridge - Experience with image processing concepts such as cropping, aspect ratio, pixel dimensions, DPI, and color space - An eye for retouching concepts such as color correction and dust removal to produce finalized images - Photoshop tools including color and contrast adjustments, clone stamp, spot healing brush, and crop tool. #LI-CV1 Our Total Rewards package includes benefits you’ll love such as competitive compensation, paid time off, an employee assistance program, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, and amazing company discounts! In our US market, you can also expect health care benefits starting on day 1, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement benefits. QVC Group is committed to inclusion and belonging for all and ensuring that our workplace provides equal employment opportunities for all team members and candidates and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As an equal opportunity employer, QVC Group is committed to a barrier-free employment process. If you need reasonable accommodations/support throughout, please contact us at workwithus@qvcgrp.com for assistance. If provided, salary ranges are a general guideline only, and actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and geographic location as well as business and market conditions.

Role Description We’re looking for a designer with strong illustration skills. This role will support ongoing merch development, primarily apparel (hoodies, tees), with possible expansion into plushies, backpacks, accessories, and jewelry. The work will be highly collaborative with a small team and fast-paced, with a few rounds of back-and-forth iterations based on tone, vibe, and style references provided at the start of each project. We are looking for someone to commit approximately 20 hours per week on a part-time basis, with a long-term goal of transitioning to a full-time role if successful. Key Responsibilities - Produce original illustrations and designs based on provided creative direction and mood/visual references. - Iterate quickly through 2 - 3 rounds of feedback for each design. - Adapt artwork to various formats and dimensions for merchandise production. - Maintain consistency with the brand aesthetic and the shared style inspiration. - Use Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate to generate, refine, and finalize artwork. - Ensure final files meet print-ready requirements. Qualifications - Strong illustration skills with a portfolio that clearly aligns with the design styles and inspirations we provide. - Proficiency in Adobe suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc). - Ability to interpret visual references and match/replicate the tone, mood, and style direction. - Fast iteration speed and comfort working in a collaborative, feedback-heavy environment. - Excellent taste and a strong eye for composition, color, and detail. - Understanding of visual trends among Gen Z and Gen Alpha, especially within the 16–22 y/o female demographic. - Ability to design across multiple merchandise categories (apparel, plush, accessories). Portfolio Requirements Applicants must submit a portfolio that includes work similar in vibe to the sample inspiration provided. If the style alignment isn’t clear, this role isn’t the right fit. The portfolio should demonstrate: - Illustration strength - Color palette strength - Versatility in style

Design and implement lighting for characters and environments, maintain quality and color balance for shots, collaborate with departments to achieve final looks, and ensure productivity targets are met in a fast-paced environment.

Role Description This is an independent contract role; candidates must have own workstation, adequate internet access, and necessary software access. If needed, a software license may be provided during the contract to ensure the appropriate software version is used for the project. The 2D FX Artist is responsible for designing and executing stylized visual effects that enhance storytelling and integrate seamlessly within the production pipeline. This role bridges creative and technical execution, collaborating across departments to deliver high-quality FX within schedule and technical constraints. Job Duties: - Design, animate, and composite 2D FX elements using After Effects in alignment with the series style (anime-inspired). - Create and manage assets for use in compositing, including particles, lighting effects, and environmental FX. - Collaborate with the animation team to ensure seamless visual integration. - Interpret and implement the Director’s vision while maintaining technical and artistic continuity. - Troubleshoot creative and technical issues related to FX and compositing workflows. - Ensure all FX assets meet pipeline requirements, naming conventions, and delivery standards. - Work closely with the Director of Development to meet deadlines, quotas, and delivery targets. - Review and iterate on FX work based on Director feedback. - Communicate proactively with the team regarding workload, timelines, and potential risks. - Organize and manage files and project assets efficiently. - Participate in reviews and production meetings as required. - Contribute to a positive team environment aligned with Kickstart’s core values. - Interact respectfully and professionally with colleagues, partners, and clients. - Additional duties as requested. Qualifications - 3+ years industry experience in 2D FX and compositing or motion graphics. - Advanced proficiency in After Effects. - Strong understanding of FX principles (timing, physics, motion, light, atmosphere). - Experience integrating 2D FX seamlessly into a 2D animated pipeline. - Ability to balance creative intent with technical constraints. - Working knowledge of Flow Production Tracking (fka Shotgrid). - Proficiency in Google Workspace (Mail, Calendar, Sheets, Docs) and Slack. - Strong problem-solving and technical troubleshooting skills. - Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines. - Strong communication and collaboration skills. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Demonstrates initiative and adaptability to evolving tools and pipelines. - Ability to maintain confidentiality. Benefits - Target Rate: Flat Rate $5000 - $7000, commensurate with experience. - Duration: 3-4 weeks. Company Description Kickstart Entertainment is a growing animation and production studio with locations in Vancouver, Los Angeles, Arkansas, Hong Kong, Suzhou, and Mumbai. We believe in the power of collaboration! It shows in the way we work and the fun environment we create where innovation and creativity thrive. Why Kickstart? - We are looking for people who are aligned with and will grow our Core Values. - We are dedicated to creating a workplace that values inclusion, personal growth, and community as much as profit. - We strive towards creating safe spaces in every aspect of the employee journey at Kickstart, including the recruitment process. - We provide an atmosphere where inclusion, equity, and diversity is at the heart of how we operate. - Kickstart accommodates people with disabilities throughout the selection process. Create. Collaborate. Kickstart.