Character Designer

This is a Full Time Job

Responsibilities: “What would you say you do here?”
• Demonstrates strong conceptual ideas and visual creativity to form original characters.
• Explores and generates a large quantity of diverse ideas for film’s characters. Exploration will include shape variation, degree of caricature and stylization, age, body type, etc.
• Builds pages of deeper development for a given character, including facial expressions, body gestures, poses, and attitudes that reflect the inner workings of the character.
• Designs costumes and may provide color styling for characters.
• Works closely with Modelers. Understands how 2D drawings inform 3D shapes, and is able to describe the transition from flat shapes to volumes both verbally and through supporting drawings.
• Communicates progress of work to production staff. Ensure all deadlines are met.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
“What do I need to have in order to do this job?”
• Ability to think and design from concept to finish independently.
• Strong understanding of design principles.
• Able to adapt to a broad range of styles from realistic to stylized.
• Solid understanding of 3D form.
• Strong time management skills.

Desired Qualifications
“What can I offer?”
• Proficient in Photoshop, knowledge of Maya and/or ZBrush a plus.

Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-DreamWorks worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

Salary Range: $86,300 - $125,000