Character Artist / Illustrator, Consumer Products

Full Time Job
ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIAC; VIACA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, its portfolio includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount , Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. The company delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, ViacomCBS provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions for partners on five continents.

Overview:

The Character Artist/Illustrator is responsible for crafting and implementing all character art for the properties in their creative team.

Responsibilities:

• Implement character art that translates the values of the properties for off-channel use
• Ensure a strong presentation of the properties voice across all businesses
• Ensure regular modeling and styling of the properties characters
• Develop resources of talent that can provide for current and future needs for the property
• Work with Art Director to complete character art
• Work with Art Director to produce character art for styleguides, packaging, apparel, publishing, and other lines of business
• Collaborate with Animation Studio to ensure accurate representation of characters
• Learn the style and vibe of the characters
• To be thoroughly acquainted and maintain awareness of the property, characters and current programming
• Blue line and correct character art to ensure accurate representation of the property
• Work with West Coast AD to develop character art for concept boards for new business based on creative strategy

Qualifications:

• Excellent creative abilities and aesthetic judgment
• Expertise in illustration, blue lining, inking, coloring and different mediums
• Knowledge of Macintosh computer use (proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop)
• Significant experience in licensed character art
• Extensive knowledge and expertise in execution of animated properties
• Ability to articulate creative vision and evaluate quality of creative products
• Knowledge of kid's culture and an understanding of their personalities and challenges
• A highly developed feel for Nickelodeon and Nicktoons style