Character Designer — Craft Bold, Varied Looks for Animation

confidential; United States; On-site; USD 81,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Sony Pictures Animation in Los Angeles is seeking a Character Designer to explore multiple looks, personalities, and appeals for characters. You will work with the Production Designer, Art Director, and creative leads to bring characters to life with diligent iteration and style exploration.

The role prioritizes inventiveness, coordination, and timely delivery, with union coverage and benefits per the bargaining agreement. Photoshop proficiency is required.

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.
• Photoshop knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the creative leadership 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 (poses, expressions, turnarounds) in rough pass form and approved final designs.
• Propose design approaches considering downstream departments (modeling and texturing).
• Ensure all artwork is backed up, stored properly, and shipping materials are prepared on time.
• Contribute creative solutions, respond to feedback, and iterate on designs throughout production.
• Proactively communicate questions, issues, or production concerns to supervisors.
• Meet production schedules and deadlines while maintaining high artistic quality and consistency.
• Able to work independently and within a team environment.

Skills

Articulate creative ideas

Draftsmanship

Character posing & turnarounds

Expression studies

Anatomy & volumetric drawing

Tools

Photoshop

Job description

Sony Pictures Animation in Los Angeles is seeking a Character Designer to explore multiple looks, personalities, and appeals for characters. You will work with the Production Designer, Art Director, and creative leads to bring characters to life with diligent iteration and style exploration.

The role prioritizes inventiveness, coordination, and timely delivery, with union coverage and benefits per the bargaining agreement. Photoshop proficiency is required.