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Character Designer

1 Hour ago • 8 Years + • Animation • $118,163 PA - $125,690 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Disney Television Animation seeks a skilled Character Designer for an unannounced series. Responsibilities include developing character designs encompassing look, personality, and feel; creating turnarounds, poses, charts, and expression sheets; collaborating with the Art Director on storyboards and design reviews; ensuring consistent high-quality designs across the show; preparing designs for overseas animation studios; resolving design issues and meeting deadlines; and adhering to production schedules. The ideal candidate possesses a strong portfolio showcasing character design expertise, the ability to adapt to various styles, and proficiency in software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and potentially 3D tools. Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills are essential.
Must have:
  • Expert character design skills
  • Proficiency in Photoshop & Illustrator
  • Collaboration & communication skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Alignment with show style
  • Experience with turnaround sheets
Good to have:
  • 3D software knowledge
  • Experience with animation pipelines
Perks:
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Other benefits (dependent on level)

Job Details

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team
Disney Television Animation is looking for a Character Designer to join an Unannounced Series!

What You Will Do

  • Further the storytelling process by developing the look, personality and feel of the 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
  • Work closely with the Art Director to review Storyboard for characters that need to be designed for each episode
  • Ensure that the high quality and style of show established by the Executive Producer and Art Director is achieved and maintained
  • Prepare all character designs for shipment to oversees vendor animation studios
  • Work closely with Art Director to resolve design issues and deadlines
  • Adhere to the production schedule provided by Line Producer to ensure cost effective, timely production
  • Additional duties as necessary, or as defined by individual contracts

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • A portfolio that demonstrates expert ability to design and create a variety of characters, turnarounds, mouth charts, expression sheets and special poses
  • Ability to align with style and sensibility of show
  • Ability to translate references into 2D or 3D art
  • Knowledge of drawing software that includes Photoshop, Illustrator, and 3D technology, where applicable
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Positive and flexible attitude
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills

Education
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of experience and/or training.


The pay rate for this role in California is $56.88 to $60.33 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.

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