Character Designer
Disneytoon Studios is home to a vibrant group of filmmakers, artists and production teams under the leadership of chief creative officer John Lasseter. Building on extraordinary worlds and beloved characters from across the Disney universe, Disneytoon Studios‘ filmmakers strive to create entertaining animated films for theatrical audiences around the globe.Disneytoon Studios is seeking a Character Designer to work in the collaborative and fast-paced creative environment at our Glendale, CA studio. The artist must possess a unique skill set that combines true character design, and a solid understanding of how to create uniquely appealing timeless characters. They will also be accountable for meeting productivity and quota targets.
Disneytoon Studios is home to a vibrant group of filmmakers, artists and production teams under the leadership of chief creative officer John Lasseter. Building on extraordinary worlds and beloved characters from across the Disney universe, Disneytoon Studios‘ filmmakers strive to create entertaining animated films for theatrical audiences around the globe.Disneytoon Studios is seeking a Character Designer to work in the collaborative and fast-paced creative environment at our Glendale, CA studio. The artist must possess a unique skill set that combines true character design, and a solid understanding of how to create uniquely appealing timeless characters. They will also be accountable for meeting productivity and quota targets.
Responsibilities
- Conceptualize and execute unique designs for animation characters that articulate the Director’s and Art Director’s vision for the production
- Ability to create conceptual drawings and turn them into working drawings and see them through the 3-D modeling phase for the film
- Collaborate with Modeling and Rigging to transform artwork from visual development pieces to animation ready assets
Requirements
- Experience in illustration, and/or visual development
- Good draftsmanship and excellent life drawing skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Expert understanding of character design
- Ability to take direction and work well with a team
- Ability to visualize in 3D helpful
- Experience in Vehicle Design a plus
The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.