Character and Props Designer

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Character and Props Designer (Adobe Animate)

Job Responsibilities

• Design original characters and props in Adobe Animate, based on the story, script, or project direction.
• Create turnarounds, expression sheets, and reference poses for characters, as needed.
• Develop modular assets optimized for animation (e.g., separate layers for body parts).
• Ensure all art aligns with the project's visual style, tone, and production requirements.
• Collaborate with animation and rigging teams to ensure assets are functional and efficient.
• Organize and maintain asset libraries and file structures for efficient production use.
• Iterate on designs based on team feedback and production changes.

Requirements and Skills:

• More than 4 years of experience as a 2D character and props designer in a professional animation studio.
• Strong illustration skills and understanding of anatomy, character design, and stylization.
• Proficiency in Adobe Animate, especially in drawing tools and symbol-based workflows.
• Experience designing for 2D animation pipelines, with knowledge of vector design and asset optimization.
• Ability to work in modular and layered formats, suitable for rigging and tweening.
• Basic knowledge of animation principles to create animatable designs.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to follow instructions and collaborate in a team.
• Good time management and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Experience working in a studio environment on animated productions.
• Familiarity with symbol rigging and puppet-style animation workflows.
• Experience with complementary tools like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or Toon Boom Harmony.
• Professional, positive, and collaborative attitude, team-oriented.