Character Designer: Craft Iconic Animation Characters

Sony Pictures Animation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Sony Pictures Animation is seeking a Character Designer in Los Angeles to explore multiple looks for each character and collaborate with Production Designer and Art Director. The role requires creative iteration, attention to anatomy, and downstream considerations for modeling and texturing.

Salary ranges from $59.16/hour to $70.00/hour under the union contract, with benefits per the collective bargaining agreement. The candidate should be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience on an animated feature film, tv series, or game preferred.
• Ability to articulate creative ideas.
• Skilled in character pose, facial expressions and character turnarounds.
• Outstanding research skills and an understanding of costume design.
• Knowledge of anatomy and volumetric drawing.
• Inventiveness and stylistic versatility across Sony Pictures Animation projects.
• Photoshop knowledge required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Articulate creativity

Character posing

Facial expressions

Character turnarounds

Inventiveness

Photoshop knowledge

Job description

Sony Pictures Animation is seeking a Character Designer in Los Angeles to explore multiple looks for each character and collaborate with Production Designer and Art Director. The role requires creative iteration, attention to anatomy, and downstream considerations for modeling and texturing.

Salary ranges from $59.16/hour to $70.00/hour under the union contract, with benefits per the collective bargaining agreement. The candidate should be able to work independently and as part of a team.