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Sony Pictures Animation · 1 day ago

Visual Development Artist

Los Angeles, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$51.61/hr - $81.75/hr

Sony Pictures Animation is a pre-production animation studio based in Los Angeles, California, creating both feature animation and animated series. The Visual Development Artist will collaborate with directors and art directors to design and visually explore all aspects of animated film projects, including sets, characters, and visual effects.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Directors to translate the vision for the film from concept to finished presentation. This is done through the use of drawings and paintings (including rough sketches, cleaned up renderings, tonals, sculpture and digital imagery)

Create character and environment concepts, color scripts, color keys, lighting studies, mood paintings and production illustrations

Assist Art Director and Production Designer to bring the script to life

Implement feedback promptly and professionally

Qualification

Drawing proficiencyDesign skillsColor theory2D/3D toolsCharacter designEnvironment designPhotoshopCintiqProblem solvingTime managementCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Must exhibit proficiency in drawing (including human and animal anatomy), design, perspective, composition, painting, lighting and color theory as it pertains to feature film design

Must be comfortable working in a variety of styles - from 'cartoony' to highly realistic

Areas of expertise to include one or more of the following: set/location/props design; character/costume design; special effects design; and/or color styling

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

The ability to work creatively in a fast paced production environment under pressure

Self motivated, good communication skills, and an excellent teammate with a phenomenal outlook

Working knowledge of software and hardware including Photoshop and Cintiq

Benefits

Benefits pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement

Company

Sony Pictures Animation

Sony Pictures Animation engages in the development and production of computer-generated features for Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Founded in 2002

Culver City, California, USA

51-200 employees

http://www.sonypicturesanimation.com

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