Previous experience on an animated feature film, TV series, or game preferred.
Ability to articulate creative ideas clearly.
Excellent draftsmanship skills.
Proficient in character poses, facial expressions, and turnarounds.
Strong research skills with an understanding of costume design.
Knowledge of anatomy and volumetric drawing principles.
Stylistic versatility to adapt to different visual languages.
Proficient in Photoshop.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Production Designer and Art Director to explore character designs.
Create multiple iterations of characters, including poses and expressions.
Propose design approaches that consider modeling and texturing needs.
Organize and store all artwork accurately and appropriately.
Contribute creative solutions and iterate on designs based on feedback.
Communicate effectively with supervisors regarding questions and production concerns.
Meet production schedules while maintaining high artistic quality.
Work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Benefits
Union-covered position with collective bargaining agreement benefits.
Full Job Description
The Character Designer is in charge of exploring all options when crafting the look, feel, personality, and appeal of a character. Working with the Production Designer, Art Director, and other creative leads, you will explore multiple looks for each character to bring them to life. This is a union-covered position.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the Production Designer and Art Director, along with other creative leads, throughout the pitch, design and production process to visually explore and discover the characters' look, feel, and personality
Create multiple iterations of each character (including character poses, expressions and turnarounds) in rough pass form and approved final designs
Propose design approaches that consider downstream departments (modeling and texturing)
Ensure all artwork is accurately backed up, organized and stored appropriately
Contribute creative solutions, respond effectively to feedback, and iterate on designs throughout production
Proactively communicate questions, issues, or production concerns to supervisors and production staff
Meet production schedules and deadlines while maintaining a high level of artistic quality and consistency
Able to work independently and within a team environment
Qualifications:
Previous experience on an animated feature film, tv series, or game preferred.
Ability to articulate creative ideas.
Excellent draftsmanship.
Skilled in character pose, facial expressions and character turnarounds.
Outstanding research skills and an understanding of costume design.
Knowledge of anatomy and volumetric drawing.
We value inventiveness! Each Sony Pictures Animation project has its own distinctive and outstanding visual language so it is helpful to have stylistic versatility.
Photoshop knowledge required.
The anticipated base salary for this position is $53.37 to $90.00/hour. This role qualifies for benefits pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors.
To apply, please include a resume and a link to your portfolio. Please make sure to include any passwords to your work in your cover letter and/or in your resume.
About Sony Pictures Imageworks
Sony Pictures Imageworks is a visual effects and animation studio based in Culver City, California. The company provides digital animation and visual effects services for feature films, television, and advertising. Sony Pictures Imageworks has worked on several high-profile projects including Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Hotel Transylvania, and The Angry Birds Movie. The company has won several awards for its work, including Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects and Best Animated Feature. Sony Pictures Imageworks is a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Entertainment.
