Prop Designer

We’re looking for a talented and detail-oriented Prop Designer to create visually engaging and functional props for a CG series. The ideal candidate will have strong drafting skills, design versatility, and a good understanding of how props contribute to character, story, and worldbuilding. 

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Art Director and team to ensure props fit seamlessly within the show’s visual style and are production-ready for translation into CG. 

• Design props based on story elements and script descriptions that are consistent with the look and style of the series. 

• Design multiple concept pieces for each prop, vehicle, gadget, tool, furniture, and handheld items, trying out different versions of the same asset. 

• Create turnarounds and provide a clean pass of the final approved design. 

• Adhere to the production schedule provided by Line Producer and maintained by Production Supervisor to ensure cost effective, timely production. 

• Prepare all prop designs for shipment to oversees vendor animation studios, maintaining organized files and adherence to naming conventions. 

• 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. 

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of professional experience in prop design for animation, games, or visual development. 

• Emphasis on strong communication, collaboration, and ability to manage timelines within creative vision. 

• Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, versatility, and clear understanding of form, function and design appeal. 

• Proficient in industry-standard digital design tools that include Photoshop, Illustrator, and/or SketchUp. A familiarity with 3D tools is a plus. 

• Ability to work within an established style while bringing your own creative flair. 

• Familiarity with asset management tools like ShotGrid, Ftrack, or similar. 

Education:

• Bachelor degree preferred or equivalent work experience  

Job Location: Glendale, CA