2D Character Designer: From Sketch to Production

PT THE COSTUME MAGNIFIQUE; Batam; On-site; IDR 89,280,000 - 133,920,000; Full time

Job summary

PT THE COSTUME MAGNIFIQUE seeks a skilled 2D Designer to craft original character designs from client briefs and project requirements, and to develop complete turnaround and expression sheets to support production.

You will work closely with production, pattern, sculpting, and painting teams to translate digital designs into physical form, ensuring color accuracy and fidelity to approved concepts.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, or related fields.
• Strong illustration skills with the ability to develop characters from rough sketch to final rendered artwork.
• Familiarity with Pantone color guides and color accuracy principles.
• Good understanding of character proportion, basic anatomy, and cartoon styles.
• High attention to detail in shape consistency, proportions, color accuracy, and line quality.

Responsibilities

• Create original 2D character designs based on client briefs and project requirements
• Develop complete turnaround sheets (front, side, back) and expression sheets to support production
• Prepare actual-size 1:1 artwork for production needed
• Provide accurate Pantone color references, color mapping, and clean line art for production usage
• Produce production-ready artwork for embroidery, sublimation, sticker cut-print & pattern layout
• Collaborate closely with the production, pattern, sculpting, and painting teams to ensure smooth translation from digital design to physical form
• Provide visual guidance, revisions, and detailed notes during mockup, fitting, sculpting, and painting phases
• Capture and upload progress photos, updates, and documentation to internal communication groups
• Ensure all final outputs - digital and physical - match the approved design in terms of color, shape, proportions, and character accuracy

Skills

Illustration

Character design

Anatomy basics

Education

Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Pantone color guides

Job description

PT THE COSTUME MAGNIFIQUE seeks a skilled 2D Designer to craft original character designs from client briefs and project requirements, and to develop complete turnaround and expression sheets to support production.

You will work closely with production, pattern, sculpting, and painting teams to translate digital designs into physical form, ensuring color accuracy and fidelity to approved concepts.