Job Description

Job Summary:

Summary

We are seeking a Character Designer with proven experience designing for a CG series. The ideal Character Designer will bring a strong stylized CG knowledge, creating unique and cohesive visual designs and ensuring quality and consistency of style throughout their work. 

Responsibilities 

• Further the storytelling process by developing the look, personality and feel of the characters.   

• Capture the personality and life of a character with their design and attire - including line, color, and texture.

• Create turnarounds, special poses, mouth charts and expression sheets and provide a clean pass of the final approved design. 

• Work closely with the Art Director to review Storyboard for characters that need to be designed for each episode. 

• Ensure that the high quality and style of show established by the Executive Producer and Art Director is achieved and maintained. 

• Prepare all character designs, including texture call-outs, for shipment to oversees vendor animation studios 

• Work closely with Art Director to resolve design issues and deadlines. 

• Adhere to the production schedule provided by Line Producer to ensure cost effective, timely production. 

Qualifications 

• Ability to design and create a variety of characters, turnarounds, mouth charts, expression sheets and special poses. 

• Ability to align with style and sensibility of show. 

• Ability to translate reference into 2D or 3D art. 

• Knowledge of drawing software that includes Photoshop, Illustrator, Substance Painter, and 3D technology, where applicable. 

Skills  

• Positive attitude with the ability to be flexible.  

• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-social skills and acumen. 

Education 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Job Location: Glendale, CA or Burbank, CA

Additional Information:

Equal Opportunity Employer--Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

The pay rate for this role in California is $59.16 to $65.88 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit:

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Work experience placement, Flexible hours,

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