DreamWorks Feature - Character Designer

Job Description

Responsibilities: “What would you say you do here?”

• Demonstrates strong conceptual ideas and visual creativity to form original characters. 

• Explores and generates a large quantity of diverse ideas for film’s characters. Exploration will include shape variation, degree of caricature and stylization, age, body type, etc. 

• Builds pages of deeper development for a given character, including facial expressions, body gestures, poses, and attitudes that reflect the inner workings of the character. 

• Designs costumes and may provide color styling for characters. 

• Works closely with Modelers. Understands how 2D drawings inform 3D shapes, and is able to describe the transition from flat shapes to volumes both verbally and through supporting drawings. 

• Communicates progress of work to production staff. Ensure all deadlines are met.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: “What do I need to have in order to do this job?”

• Ability to think and design from concept to finish independently. 

• Strong understanding of design principles. 

• Able to adapt to a broad range of styles from realistic to stylized. 

• Solid understanding of 3D form. 

• Strong time management skills. 

Desired Qualifications: “What can I offer?”

• Proficient in Photoshop, knowledge of Maya and/or ZBrush a plus.

Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-DreamWorks worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

Salary Range: $86,300 - $125,000

Additional Information

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