Studio: Sony Pictures Animation
Job Opening: Art Director – CG Series
Location: Culver City, California, United States
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with directors to help realize their ideas from concept to finished presentation through the use of drawings including rough sketches, clean-up renderings, and tonals, paintings and digital imagery.
- Supervision of Artists, including conducting interviews, making hiring recommendations, and providing guidance to Artists throughout the production.
- Develop and communicate a clear design vision (including Characters, Locations, Props, Backgrounds, FX, Lighting, and Color) that will support the overall creative vision for the story and style of the project.
Qualifications & Skills:
- 5+ years as an Art Director in feature film, TV animation, or game design experience required.
- Must exhibit a mastery of drawing, design, and digital media, as it pertains to feature film design.
- Must be comfortable working in a variety of styles – from “cartoony” to highly realistic.
- Knowledge of color theory, lighting, staging, and perspective.
- Expert problem solver that is resourceful and adaptable.
- Ability to plan, schedule and monitor team progress across all areas of the project.
- Experience presenting art and materials to executives and producers for approval.
- Accomplished at supervising a design team including delegating, giving feedback, and providing constructive critique.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Proven track record to meet target dates and keep a team on schedule.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Great teammate, who genuinely enjoys working with others
