Art Director - CG Series

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Sony Pictures Animation

Posted:

August 21, 2023

Onsite

Job Commitment

Full-time

Experience Level

Mid Level

Workplace Type

Onsite

Job Function

Design & UX

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About the position

The Art Director is responsible for visually exploring, creating, and designing all aspects of feature animated films, including sets, locations, props, characters, visual effects, color, and overall style. They collaborate closely with directors, producers, and the visual development team to bring their ideas to life through drawings, renderings, paintings, and digital imagery. The Art Director must have a mastery of drawing, design, and digital media, as well as the ability to work in a variety of styles. They should also possess knowledge of color theory, lighting, staging, and perspective, and have experience presenting art and materials to executives and producers for approval.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with directors to visually explore, create, and design all aspects of feature animated film
Use drawings, sketches, renderings, paintings, and digital imagery to help realize directors' ideas from concept to finished presentation
Supervise artists, conduct interviews, make hiring recommendations, and provide guidance throughout production
Develop and communicate a clear design vision for characters, locations, props, backgrounds, visual effects, lighting, and color
Exhibit mastery of drawing, design, and digital media as it pertains to feature film design
Work in a variety of styles, from "cartoony" to highly realistic
Have knowledge of color theory, lighting, staging, and perspective
Solve problems resourcefully and adaptably
Plan, schedule, and monitor team progress across all areas of the project
Present art and materials to executives and producers for approval
Supervise a design team, delegate tasks, give feedback, and provide guidance.

Requirements

5+ years of experience as an Art Director in feature film, TV animation, or game design
Mastery of drawing, design, and digital media
Comfortable working in a variety of styles, from "cartoony" to highly realistic
Knowledge of color theory, lighting, staging, and perspective
Expert problem solver who is resourceful and adaptable
Ability to plan, schedule, and monitor team progress
Experience presenting art and materials to executives and producers for approval
Accomplished at supervising a design team, including delegating, giving feedback, and providing guidance to artists throughout the production

Benefits

Competitive base salary ranging from $2,500/week to $4,000/week
Eligibility for benefits as per the collective bargaining agreement
Opportunity to work in a pre-production animation studio
Empowerment of filmmakers to lead the creative process
Collaboration with directors, producers, and visual development team
Exploration, creation, and design of all aspects of feature animated film
Involvement in sets, locations, props, characters, visual effects, color, and overall style
Supervision of artists and providing guidance throughout the production
Development and communication of a clear design vision
Mastery of drawing, design, and digital media
Comfortable working in a variety of styles
Knowledge of color theory, lighting, staging, and perspective
Problem-solving skills and adaptability
Planning, scheduling, and monitoring team progress
Experience presenting art and materials to executives and producers
Accomplished at supervising a design team
Strong organization and time management skills
Proven track record of meeting target dates and keeping a team on schedule
Experience working in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Opportunity to work with a great team in a collaborative environment