Character Design Lead - Unannounced CG Series

50 Minutes ago • 5-7 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

The Character Design Lead will work closely with the Executive Producer, Art Director, Line Producer, and Creative Executives to bring the creative vision of the series to life. Responsibilities include reviewing scripts and storyboards, setting the visual style, ensuring quality and consistency, developing character look and feel, and creating design assets. The role requires overseeing the Character Design team, communicating with vendor animation studios, and possessing strong leadership and communication skills. The ideal candidate should have experience in artistic animation production and a broad knowledge of artistic styles and technology.
Must have:
  • 5-7 years of experience in artistic animation production.
  • Ability to design and create a variety of characters.
Good to have:
  • Experience leading a team preferred.
  • Experience working with vendor studios.

Job Details

Job Posting Title:

Character Design Lead - Unannounced CG Series (Disney Television Animation)

Req ID:

10122550

Job Description:

This is a key leadership role that partners with the Executive Producer, Art Director Line Producer, Production and Creative Executives to execute the creative vision of the series. The Character Design Lead will work directly with the team to ensure a quality and consistency of style throughout the series.  

                                            

Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the Art Director to review scripts and storyboards and for characters that need to be designed for each episode. Flag complexity issues as they arise. 

  • In collaboration with the Executive Producer and Art Director, set the visual style of the series, creating conceptual and production artwork.  

  • Ensure that the high quality and style of show established by the Executive Producer and Art Director is achieved and maintained. 

  • Further the storytelling process by developing the look, personality and feel of characters.   

  • Capture the personality and life of a character with their design and attire. 

  • Create turnarounds, special poses, mouth charts and expression sheets and provide a clean pass of the final approved design. 

  • May oversee the Character Design team, delegating work and monitoring their schedules to create and maintain consistency with the design of the project 

  • Communicate and problem-solve with vendor animation studio. 

 

Qualifications:

  • 5-7 years of experience in artistic animation production. 

  • Experience leading a team preferred. 

  • Ability to design and create a variety of characters, turnarounds, mouth charts, expression sheets and special poses.  

  • Experience working with oversees vendor studios. 

  • A broad knowledge of artistic styles, latest technology and film is essential. 

  • Knowledge of drawing software that includes Photoshop, Illustrator, Harmony and 3D technology, where applicable. 

 

Skills: 

  • Ability to align with style and sensibility of show. 

  • Strong leadership qualities with the ability to partner with Creatives and Executives, collaborate with peers, and manage and mentor artists. 

  • Positive attitude with the ability to be flexible. 

  • Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-social skills and acumen. 

 

Education:

  • Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience 

 

Job Location: Glendale, CA or Burbank, CA 

The pay rate for this role in California is $69.38 to $72.85 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job Posting Segment:

Disney Branded Television

Job Posting Primary Business:

TVA Production

Primary Job Posting Category:

Modeling

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-06-04

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