Visual Development Artist

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Sony Pictures Animation

Posted:

August 1, 2023

Onsite

Job Commitment

Full-time

Experience Level

Mid Level

Workplace Type

Onsite

Job Function

Design & UX

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About the position

Artists in this role will work closely with a team of directors, art directors, producers, and visual development artists to visually explore and design all aspects of feature animated film projects. They will be responsible for creating character and environment concepts, color scripts, lighting studies, and production illustrations. The ideal candidate must exhibit proficiency in drawing, design, perspective, composition, painting, lighting, and color theory, and be comfortable working in a variety of styles. They should also have expertise in set/location/props design, character/costume design, special effects design, and/or color styling.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Directors to translate the vision for the film from concept to finished presentation through the use of drawings and paintings.
Create character and environment concepts, color scripts, color keys, lighting studies, mood paintings, and production illustrations.
Assist Art Director and Production Designer to bring the script to life.
Implement feedback promptly and professionally.

Requirements

Proficiency in drawing, design, perspective, composition, painting, lighting, and color theory as it pertains to feature film design
Comfortable working in a variety of styles, from "cartoony" to highly realistic
Expertise in set/location/props design, character/costume design, special effects design, and/or color styling
Solid understanding of 2D to 3D translations and hands-on use of 2D or 3D tools in the design process
Problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate with directors and implement feedback promptly and professionally

Benefits

Competitive salary range of $51.61/hour to $81.75/hour
Eligibility for benefits as per the collective bargaining agreement
Opportunity to work with a hardworking team of directors, art directors, producers, and visual development artists
Chance to visually explore and design all aspects of feature animated film projects
Empowerment of filmmakers to lead the creative process
Opportunity to have the hand of the artist truly felt in the final product
Chance to work on both feature animation and animated series projects
Collaboration with Directors to translate the vision for the film from concept to finished presentation
Creation of character and environment concepts, color scripts, lighting studies, mood paintings, and production illustrations
Assistance to Art Director and Production Designer in bringing the script to life
Prompt and professional implementation of feedback
Proficiency in drawing, design, perspective, composition, painting, lighting, and color theory
Comfortable working in a variety of styles, from "cartoony" to highly realistic
Expertise in set/location/props design, character/costume design, special effects design, and/or color styling
Solid understanding of 2D to 3D translations and hands-on use of 2D or 3D tools
Creative problem-solving skills
Efficient time management
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment under pressure
Self-motivated with good communication skills
Working knowledge of software and hardware including Photoshop and Cintiq
Equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.