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DreamWorks Animation · 11 hours ago

DreamWorks Feature - Visual Development Artist

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$90K/yr - $135K/yr

DreamWorks Animation is looking for adventurous dreamers to join their team as a Visual Development Artist. The role involves creating artwork that informs the story and visual development process, working under the guidance of a Production Designer and Art Director, and supporting various departments in design specifics.

AnimationFilmMedia and Entertainment
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Responsibilities

Create artwork that informs the early story and visual development process and well as the production process once the look of picture is defined
Work under the guidance of a Production Designer and Art Director to generate artwork related to characters, environments, backgrounds, costume and prop design
Support the Story, Modeling, Surfacing, Matte Painting and Layout departments on design specifics required for establishing locations and cameras
Ensure all timelines are met
Communicate progress of work to production staff

Qualification

Design principlesColor theoryPhotoshopMayaZBrushIndependent designTime-managementTeam collaboration

Required

Ability to think and design from concept to finish independently
Strong understanding of design principles and color theory
Collaboration within a team of artists
Solid time-management skills

Preferred

Proficiency in Photoshop, knowledge of Maya and/or ZBrush a plus

Company

DreamWorks Animation

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DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. engages in the development, production, and exploitation of animated films and associated characters
dateFounded in 1994
location
Glendale, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.dreamworks.com

H1B Sponsorship

DreamWorks Animation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (8)
2024 (7)
2023 (5)
2022 (12)
2021 (13)
2020 (19)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$15M
2016-04-28Acquired
2015-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $15M
2004-10-28IPO

Leadership Team

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Kate Swanborg
SVP, Technology Communications and Strategic Alliances
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Shabrayia Cleaver
Associate Producer / Producer (Feature/Short)
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