UK Only | 3D Character Designer

Blue Zoo Production; Greater London; Ibrido; GBP 30.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Blue Zoo Production in the United Kingdom is seeking a talented 3D Character Designer to create stylised characters that fit the show's style and narrative. You will work closely with the Art Director to develop persona, appeal and design within briefs.

You will research references, explore character through concept, and collaborate with the team to interpret concepts and support others. Strong drawing skills, anatomy knowledge and proficiency with design tools are essential.

Competenze

• Adaptable to different styles of show.
• Strong working knowledge of design tools such as Cintiq, Photoshop or other applicable design software.
• Creative flair and strong perspective drawing skills.
• Excellent understanding of volumes and human anatomy.
• Able to convey emotional and physical traits of a character through exploratory design.
• Team player, able to take direction from leads and art director.
• Portfolio showing competency in a variety of styles.
• Established experience within the animation industry.

Mansioni

• Designing the style, appeal and persona of characters in the production based on story requirements and given brief.
• Researching and exploring character through reference.
• Working as part of a team to interpret assigned concepts and supporting other members of your team when required.
• Managing your assets and time efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Responding positively to notes and feedback.

Conoscenze

Adaptable to styles

Design tools proficiency

Creative flair

Perspective drawing

Character anatomy

Team collaboration

Feedback responsiveness

Portfolio variety

Animation industry experience

Strumenti

Cintiq

Photoshop

Descrizione del lavoro

The 3D Character Designer will be creating stylised characters, working closely with the Art Director, and will be responsible for the development of the persona, appeal and design of characters that fit within the style and its story requirements. They will research and explore character through references, and work within the boundaries of a given brief. They are always striving to improve their skills and are happy to support other members of the team.

Benefits:

• We are very happy to discuss flexible, hybrid and remote working options for all our vacancies.

This opportunity requires talent to be based regionally in the UK, outside of the M25 as per client requirements. The successful candidate will require the right to work in the UK.

Please note that this vacancy can close early if we receive a high number of applications.

Day to Day:

• Designing the style, appeal and persona of characters in the production based on story requirements and given brief
• Researching and exploring character through reference
• Working as part of a team to interpret assigned concepts and supporting other members of your team when required
• Managing your assets and time efficiently to meet deadlines
• Responding positively to notes and feedback

Must Have:

• Adaptable to different styles of show
• Strong working knowledge of tools and software such as Cintiq, Photoshop or other applicable design software
• Creative flair
• Strong perspective drawing skills
• Excellent understanding of volumes
• Excellent eye for colours and value structure
• Excellent understanding of human anatomy
• Able to convey emotional and physical traits of a character through exploratory design
• Being a team player, great collaborator and able to take direction from leads and art director
• Creative problem solving skills
• A portfolio showing competency in a variety of styles
• Established experience within the animation industry

Bonus Points:

• Previous experience as a lead and strong management skills
• Good skills in graphic design and stylized textures
• Knowledge of 3D animation workflow
• Passion for storytelling