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 creative leadership throughout the pitch, design and production process to visually explore and discover the characters' look, feel, and personality
- Review script for characters needed at the handout of each episode
- 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 properly backed up, stored appropriately, and all shipping materials are prepared and ready on time
- 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 $59.16/hour to $70.00/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.
