Visual Development Artist

4 days ago


Culver City, California, United States Sony Pictures Animation Full time

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Visual Development Artist to join our team at Sony Pictures Animation. As a Visual Development Artist, you will play a key role in bringing our animated film projects to life.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

  • Must exhibit proficiency in drawing, design, perspective, composition, painting, lighting, and color theory as it pertains to feature film design.
  • Must be comfortable working in a variety of styles, from "cartoony" to highly realistic.
  • Areas of expertise should include one or more of the following: set/location/props design, character/costume design, special effects design, and/or color styling.
  • A solid understanding of 2D to 3D translations and hands-on use of 2D or 3D tools in your design process is helpful.
  • Able to solve problems creatively.
  • Manage time efficiently.
  • The ability to work creatively in a fast-paced production environment under pressure.
  • Self-motivated, good communication skills, and an excellent teammate with a phenomenal outlook.
  • Working knowledge of software and hardware, including Photoshop and Cintiq.

About Sony Pictures Animation: We are a pre-production animation studio based in Culver City, California, creating both feature animation and animated series with artists from around the world. We pride ourselves on empowering filmmakers to lead the creative process and allowing the hand of the artist to be truly felt, with the goal of producing bold and innovative visual storytelling.


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