Character Designer

1 Week ago • 8 Years + • Animation • $118,000 PA - $125,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Disney Television Animation seeks a Character Designer for an unannounced kids & family 2D project. Responsibilities include developing the visual look, personality, and feel of characters; creating turnarounds, poses, mouth charts, and expression sheets; collaborating with the Art Director to ensure design consistency and quality; preparing designs for overseas animation studios; and meeting deadlines. The role requires expertise in character design, proficiency in software like Photoshop and Illustrator, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment.
Must have:
  • Expert character design skills
  • Proficiency in Photoshop & Illustrator
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Collaboration skills
  • 2D/3D art knowledge
Perks:
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Other benefits (dependent on level/position)

Job Details

Job Summary:

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

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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