Visual Designer
About The Position
TrueShort is a rapidly growing streaming app in the United States, functioning as an AI studio and streaming platform dedicated to the continuous experimentation, development, and release of original series and films. Designed for mobile-first viewing, TrueShort offers premium, bingeable storytelling across a diverse range of genres, aiming to revolutionize how modern audiences discover and engage with stories. The team is at the forefront of AI-powered entertainment production, exploring animation and new storytelling formats. The company is supported by notable investors including Jeffrey Katzenberg (Founder of DreamWorks), Scott Belsky, Ravi Nandan (A24), and Khosla Ventures.
Requirements
- Strong background in visual development, character design, concept art, animation, illustration, or related fields
- Strong understanding of composition, color, silhouette, shape language, and visual storytelling
- Experience designing characters, props, and environments
- Portfolio demonstrating strong visual design and the ability to work across different styles
- Comfortable adapting to a wide range of animation aesthetics and creative directions
- Experience with AI image-generation tools such as Midjourney, Nano Banana, Seedream, Flux, etc.
- Strong proficiency in Photoshop or other traditional design and compositing tools
- Ability to work quickly, take feedback, and independently execute against a creative brief
- Passion for animation, filmmaking, visual storytelling, and emerging creative technology
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with AI video-generation tools such as Kling, Veo, Seedance, Runway, etc. is a plus
Responsibilities
- Create character reference sheets, including poses, expressions, turnarounds, and key design details
- Design props, environments, and other visual assets that establish the world of each series
- Develop and maintain cohesive visual languages across individual shows
- Establish visual rules around character design, proportions, color, shape language, environments, and overall consistency
- Collaborate closely with Showrunners, writers, animators, AI filmmakers, and other creative team members
- Translate scripts, concepts, and creative direction into clear visual references
- Iterate quickly based on feedback and evolving production needs
- Prepare assets optimized for AI image and video-generation workflows
Benefits
- $1,000–$2,000 per week
- In-person role in Culver City, CA
- Potential for full-time opportunities
- Access to state-of-the-art AI creative tools and traditional design software
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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