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The Walt Disney Company

Character Designer - Unannounced Disney Junior Series (Disney Television Animati

The Walt Disney Company, Glendale, California, us, 91222


About the Role & Team

Disney Television Animation is looking for a Character Designer to join an Unannounced Disney Junior Series!

What You Will Do

Further the storytelling process by developing the look, personality and feel of the characters

Capture the personality and life of a character with their design and attire

Create turnarounds, special poses, mouth charts and expression sheets and provide a clean pass of the final approved design

Work closely with the Art Director to review Storyboard for characters that need to be designed for each episode

Ensure that the high quality and style of show established by the Executive Producer and Art Director is achieved and maintained

Prepare all character designs for shipment to oversees vendor animation studios

Work closely with Art Director to resolve design issues and deadlines

Adhere to the production schedule provided by Line Producer to ensure cost effective, timely production

Additional duties as necessary, or as defined by individual contracts

Required Qualifications & Skills

A portfolio that demonstrates expert ability to design and create a variety of characters, turnarounds, mouth charts, expression sheets and special poses

Ability to align with style and sensibility of show

Ability to translate references into 2D or 3D art

Knowledge of drawing software that includes Photoshop, Illustrator, and 3D technology, where applicable

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Positive and flexible attitude

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Education

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of experience and/or training.

The pay rate for this role in California is $53.16 to $59.20 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job ID: 10106716

Location: Glendale,California

Job Posting Company: Disney Branded Television

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