Character Design Lead - Disney Television Animation

• Work closely with the Art Director to review scripts and storyboards and for characters that need to be designed for each episode. Flag complexity issues as they arise. 

• In collaboration with the Executive Producer and Art Director, set the visual style of the series, creating conceptual and production artwork.  

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

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

• May oversee the Character Design team, delegating work and monitoring their schedules to create and maintain consistency with the design of the project 

• Communicate and problem-solve with vendor animation studio. 

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 5-7 years of experience in artistic animation production. 

• Experience leading a team preferred. 

• Ability to design and create a variety of characters, turnarounds, mouth charts, expression sheets and special poses.  

• Experience working with oversees vendor studios. 

• A broad knowledge of artistic styles, latest technology and film is essential. 

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

• Ability to align with style and sensibility of show. 

• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to partner with Creatives and Executives, collaborate with peers, and manage and mentor artists. 

• Positive attitude with the ability to be flexible. 

• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-social skills and acumen. 

Education 

• Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience 

Job Location

• This is a fully on-site role based in Glendale, CA.