“What would you say you do here?”
• Works with Production Designer in developing the look of the film.
• Translates and clarifies the Production Designer’s vision for the look of the film to the artistic crew.
• Assists the Production Designer in supervising and implementing many of the artistic decisions on the film.
• Provides inspirational artwork early in the film’s process. Provides supplemental artwork to clarify the artistic intent later in production. Might generate artwork in any or all of the following areas: character, environment, props, textures, mood, lighting, and story concepts.
• Collects and provides research and inspiration for other artists on the film.
• Helps establish, illustrate, and articulate the color infrastructure for the film. Designs a color script.
• Assists with the lighting and design infrastructure for the film, tying it closely to the story and character arcs.
• Works as an artistic advisor to lighting with VFX Sup.
• Works with the Production Designer and Production Manager to hire art department members and advise on other staffing matters.
Qualifications
“What do I need to have in order to do this job?”
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Visual Development artist. Ability to think and design from concept to finish independently.
• Strong understanding of design principles and color theory.
• Strong communicator and collaborator.
• Strong management and organizational skills.
• General knowledge of production tools and pipelines. Proficient in Photoshop.
“What can I offer?”
• Knowledge of Maya and ZBrush or similar software packages.
• Experience with feature animation schedules and pipelines.
• Maintains a positive team environment.
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
Salary Range: $130,936 - $190,000
. Reference: ECNJOBID-216-173-99-93 in the application