Sony Pictures Animation
Visual Development Artist
Los Angeles, California, United States · Director
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 195 days ago
PhotoshopLeadershipCommunicationMicrosoft Office
About the role
- Sony Pictures Animation is a pre-production animation studio based in Los Angeles, California, creating both feature animation and animated series with artists from around the world.
- To apply, please include a resume and a link to your portfolio.
- Please make sure to include any passwords to your work in your cover letter and/or in your resume.
Responsibilities
- Generate work across all stages of production, including sketches, rough explorations, refined designs, and final paintings
- Create artwork that informs the early story and visual development process, as well as the production process
- When requested, build and present innovative ideas to improve visual concepts and designs
- Contribute creative solutions, respond effectively to feedback, and iterate on designs throughout production
- character/costume design
- We pride ourselves on empowering filmmakers to lead the creative process, and allowing the hand of the artist to be truly felt, with the goal of producing bold and innovative visual storytelling.
Requirements
- Must exhibit proficiency in drawing (including human and animal anatomy), design, perspective, composition, painting, lighting and color theory
- Must be comfortable working in a variety of styles - from "cartoony" to highly realistic.
- The ability to work creatively in a fast-paced production environment under pressure
- Working knowledge of software and hardware, including Photoshop and Cintiq
- A solid understanding of 2D to 3D translations and hands-on use of 2D or 3D tools in your design process is helpful
- Able to solve problems creatively
- Manage time efficiently
- Self-motivated, good communication skills, and an excellent teammate with a phenomenal outlook
Compensation
- The anticipated base salary for this position is $59.16/hour to $85.00/hour.
Benefits
- Collaborate with creative leadership to translate the vision for the film from concept to finished look
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