Color Design Lead - Disney Television Animation
About The Position
Disney Television Animation (DTVA) has over 40 years of legacy as a top producer of kids & family entertainment. Our work is integral to The Walt Disney Company, bringing Disney-branded characters and stories to families’ homes across the globe. DTVA creates both long-form and short-form content spanning traditional 2D, rig-based 2D, CG (preschool), CG (premium), and stop-motion. We create shows in a broad range of unique and innovative styles, and we aim to match the right talent with the right production in terms of skill and artistic style. By submitting an application for this Color Design Lead role, you may be considered for any Color Design Lead positions that arise until the expiration date provided. Applications submitted to this job posting will remain valid until December 31, 2026.
Requirements
- 5-7 years of experience in artistic animation production
- Strong ability to adapt and align with style and color sensibility of show
- Illustration or traditional art and painting skills
- Deep understanding of Color Theory
- Knowledge of drawing software including Illustrator, Photoshop, Painter, Harmony and 3D technology where applicable
- Experienced in the creation of detailed style guides
- Comfortable dealing with internal and external departments on a daily basis
- A broad knowledge of artistic styles, latest technology, film, and storytelling is essential
- Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-social skills and insight
- Able to work independently in a fast paced environment
- Positive attitude with the ability to be flexible
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading a team preferred
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Executive Producer, Director, and Art Director on all aspects of the series’ look, color and tone
- Obtain Creative Leadership approval on all color models that are created for each episode prior to shipping to the assigned vendor animation studio
- Assist and work closely with Background Painters with creating and maintaining consistency in regards to the color and design of the series
- If applicable, create color scripts or palettes to guide all color choices for each episode based on the story needs, in addition to the Production Designer and/or Art Director’s general artistic direction
- Manage the Color Design team through distributing handouts, providing notes, and revisions in preparation for an art review
- Manage, execute, and maintain color style props, effects, character turnarounds, expressions, special poses, and size comps to the vendor animation studio for each shipment as it pertains to its assigned episode
- If applicable, responsible for filling out all route sheets for the series
- Work with the Art Director to review and approve pre-production color designs and storybook elements from the animation studio if applicable
- Assist in the post- production and retakes process regarding an Color materials
- Adhere to the production schedule provided by Producer to ensure cost effective, timely production
Benefits
- medical
- financial
- other benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
