2D Character Designer

Job Description

Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with the EP, Art Supervisor and Leads in creating Characters in Photoshop.
• Design characters for eventual After Effects/Character Animator rigging.
• Update mouth, eye and poses in existing Photoshop Assets for use in Adobe Character Animator puppets.
• Maintain an open and professional demeanor regarding direction, changes and shifting requirements.

Qualifications:
• Mid to Senior Level experience.
• Knowledge of Animation and Animation Production is a must.
• Experience with the specifics of rigging and puppets a major plus.
• Solid Photoshop drawing skills and ability to stay on model.
• Understanding of caricature and parody.
• Experience animating in Photoshop Timeline, After Effects or Character Animator a plus.

Portfolio Requirements:
• Extensive character design with focus on comedic expression or caricature.
• Strong understanding of human anatomy.
• Streamlined Comic Book Style characters or art is a plus.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gmx48x-13-58-121-131-42 in your application.