Character Designer

Sonypicturesanimation

Los Angeles, United States
Base: $59.16ph to $72ph; bonus/equity: not specifi...
On-site
Character look and feel exploration
Multiple character iterations
Consider downstream departments
The Character Designer is in charge of exploring all options when crafting the look, feel, personality, and appeal of a character

Job Summary

  • The Character Designer is in charge of exploring all options when crafting the look, feel, personality, and appeal of a character.
  • Collaborate with the creative lead throughout the pitch, design and production process to visually explore and discover the characters' look, feel, and personality.
  • Sony Pictures Animation is a pre-production animation studio based in Los Angeles, California, creating both feature animation and animated series with artists from around the world.

Matching Summary

The Character Designer is in charge of exploring all options when crafting the look, feel, personality, and appeal of a character.

Salary

Base: $59.16/hour to $72/hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Pursuant to collective bargaining agreement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Character look and feel exploration
  • Multiple character iterations
  • Consider downstream departments
  • Photoshop knowledge required

Nice-to-have

  • Stylistic versatility
  • Empowering filmmakers
  • Artist hand felt

Key Requirements

  • Previous animated feature film, tv series, or game experience preferred
  • Excellent draftsmanship
  • Skilled in character pose, facial expressions and turnarounds
  • Outstanding research skills and understanding of costume design
  • Knowledge of anatomy and volumetric drawing

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

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