Character Designer - Unannounced Disney Junior Series (Disney Television Animation)

1 Month ago • 8 Years + • Animation

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Job Description

Disney Television Animation seeks a Character Designer for an unannounced Disney Junior series. Responsibilities include developing character look, personality, and feel; creating turnarounds, poses, mouth charts, and expression sheets; collaborating with the Art Director on storyboard review and design issues; ensuring design quality and adherence to production schedules; and preparing designs for overseas animation studios. The role requires expertise in character design, software like Photoshop and Illustrator (and 3D software where applicable), and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Must have:
  • Expert character design skills
  • Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Collaboration skills
  • Strong portfolio
Good to have:
  • 3D software knowledge
  • Experience with animation pipelines

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

Disney Television Animation is looking for a Character Designer to join an Unannounced Disney Junior 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 $53.16 to $59.20 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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