Expression of Interest: 2D Animation Design Artists
Core
Designing characters, environments, props, vehicles, and backgrounds for 2D animated series and films.
Role type
2D Animation Design Artist (Character, Environment, Prop, Vehicle, Colour Script, BG Layout, BG Paint)
Builds
2D animated feature films and TV series
Domain
Animation / Entertainment
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Character design, environment design, prop design, vehicle design, colour scripting, background layout, background painting, portfolio presentation, production pipeline workflow, deadline management, style replication, visual fundamentals (shape, form, perspective, colour, composition)
Preferred skills
Prior animated series/film experience, illustration, comics, concept art, games background
Responsibilities
Designing characters from exploration to production-ready turnarounds, developing location themes and key backgrounds, designing hero props and vehicles, mapping emotional lighting arcs via colour keys, translating designs into camera-ready layouts, painting layouts to final on-style backgrounds
Seniority
Mid-level to Lead