Animation Full-Time Work from Office

Character Designer

Company: Sony Pictures Animation

Location: Los Angeles, California, United States

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $59.16/hour – $72 / Hour

About the Role

Sony Pictures Animation is seeking a Character Designer to help shape the visual identity and personality of animated characters for feature films and series productions. The role involves collaborating closely with directors, art directors, and creative teams to bring imaginative character concepts to life.

This opportunity is ideal for artists with strong draftsmanship, visual storytelling abilities, and a passion for creating expressive and memorable animated characters.

Job Overview

The Character Designer will explore multiple visual directions for characters, including poses, expressions, costumes, and turnarounds while supporting the overall artistic vision of productions. The role requires both creative problem-solving and strong collaboration across departments.

Candidates should demonstrate versatility in artistic styles, strong anatomy knowledge, and the ability to create production-ready character designs for animation workflows.

Key Responsibilities

  • Character Development: Design and refine character appearances, personalities, and visual styles throughout production.
  • Creative Exploration: Produce multiple design iterations including expressions, poses, and turnaround sheets.
  • Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with directors, art directors, and downstream departments such as modeling and texturing.
  • Visual Problem Solving: Resolve design challenges while maintaining artistic consistency and production goals.
  • Research & Reference: Conduct visual research related to anatomy, costumes, and stylistic inspiration.
  • Production Support: Deliver polished final designs and maintain efficient communication with the broader animation team.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in animated feature films, television, or game production preferred.
  • Strong draftsmanship and character illustration skills.
  • Excellent understanding of anatomy, volumetric drawing, and expressive posing.
  • Ability to communicate creative ideas effectively in collaborative environments.
  • Advanced proficiency in Photoshop.
  • Strong understanding of costume design and visual storytelling principles.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Illustration, Fine Arts, or a related field preferred.
  • Equivalent professional experience and portfolio quality may substitute formal education.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating character design and stylistic versatility is required.

Benefits

  • Eligibility for benefits under the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
  • Opportunity to work on major animated feature films and series projects.
  • Collaborative creative environment with experienced animation professionals.
  • Access to industry-leading animation production workflows and artistic development opportunities.

Sony Pictures Animation continues to create bold and visually distinctive animated storytelling experiences for audiences worldwide. This role offers talented character artists the opportunity to contribute creatively to exciting animated productions in a collaborative studio environment.

If you are passionate about expressive character design and visual storytelling, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your animation career with Sony Pictures Animation.

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