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Oddbot Animation Studios
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Full Time Job
ART DIRECTOR
OddBot, Inc. has an immediate opening for a talented, motivated and experienced Art Director for a CG Preschool Series for a major network.
At OddBot, we believe in collaboration and its impact on creativity. We are storytellers, world builders and a team of creative innovators. We are a collection of creative voices that bring our experiences together to craft original stories, breathe life into unique characters, and provide laughter, heart, inspiration and emotional connection to a vast audience through the wonderful medium of animation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and maintain the style of the Series
- Lead and direct a team of designers to accomplish that end, according to the production schedule
- Review storyboards for all visual elements, working in conjunction with the Storyboard Supervisor
- Oversee creation and maintenance of model packs and style guides, including but not limited to expressions, character construction, mouth charts, character turnarounds, props and main backgrounds, etc
- Oversee creative workflow to ensure all deadlines are met
- Assist with the generation of creative retake materials
- Communicate all appropriate creative notes to overseas studio
- With LP's prior approval, assign any necessary overflow design or color work to freelance artists and supervise artists' work
- Create rough and clean designs and color as necessary to ensure deadlines are met
- Liaise with Network, Executive Producer and Line Producer to manage the creation of any special artwork or materials needed for press art, on-air promotions or any other uses to ensure the style of the show is maintained
- Guide artists through the design process and communicate any special needs
- Break down script and review design lists with artists and production staff to generate rough character, prop and background designs for storyboard artists to use
- Assign designs to specific artists
- Communicate any special design needs or directives to the artists and appropriate production staff
- Review completed designs with artists
- Communicate and supervise any needed changes
- Meet regularly with appropriate production staff to communicate progress of department
- Communicate and manage schedules, deadlines and priorities and any changes to same -- to the design team/artists
- Review completed designs with appropriate creative supervisors and ensure any further revisions are implemented
- Direct clean-up process with artists, including monitoring schedule, deadlines and priorities
- Review clean designs and layouts with appropriate creative supervisors and oversee any revisions or changes, as needed
- Oversee color stylists and BG painters and communicate creative directives of the show, including special needs, such as lighting requirements, stylistic concerns and/or special color/palette needs
- Review color models and BGs
- If necessary, assist with revisions
- Attend color correction sessions, as available
QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 5-7 years experience in an Art Director or Supervisor role
- Fundamental understanding of form, design, color principles
- Experience in Feature/Series Animation
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and keep a team on schedule
- Working knowledge of tools and software such as Cintinq, Photoshop, Filemaker, Microsoft Suite
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Must be able to lead and delegate assignments to subordinates
- Must be able to communicate effectively (verbally and electronically) with all staff, vendors and clients
- Must be able to be organized and efficient in a fast-paced working environment
- Must be able to execute priority tasks on or before deadlines
- Must be able to use and navigate the aforementioned software proficiently
This position is also able to be performed remotely, if needed.