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TrueShort

Creative Executive, Animation

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

... live action, and emerging storytelling formats. Backed by Jeffrey Katzenberg (Founder of DreamWorks ... Experience in animation development, creative development, current programming, producing, writing ...

Skydance Media

Character Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$2.9K - $4.0K/wk

Working knowledge of Autodesk Maya, Blender, or ZBrush is a plus Must be, or be willing to become, a member of The Animation Guild Local 839 The compensation range for this non-exempt position in Los ...

LA 411

Production Accountant - Animation

Burbank, CA · On-site

$145K - $166K/yr

This is a Full Time position in the field of Administrative / Accounting , located in Burbank, CA ... Ensure proper application of union and guild agreements (WGA, TAG, IATSE, SAG-AFTRA, and others as ...

Halon

Postvis Artist

Glendale, CA · On-site +1

$30 - $40/hr

... live-action and computer-generated elements * Knowledge of practAf Requirements * 3+ years experience compositing in After Effects, experience in Nuke is a plus * Generalist level skills in animation ...

Jam City Inc

Technical Animator

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

You will work alongside our world-class animation team to create intuitive rigs and visually stunning animations for our upcoming and live games! In order to be considered, you MUST provide us with a ...

Jam City

Technical Animator

San Francisco, CA

$90K - $110K/yr

You will work alongside our world-class animation team to create intuitive rigs and visually stunning animations for our upcoming and live games! **In order to be considered, you MUST provide us with ...

Jam City

Technical Animator

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

You will work alongside our world-class animation team to create intuitive rigs and visually stunning animations for our upcoming and live games! **In order to be considered, you MUST provide us with ...

Jam City

Technical Animator

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

You will work alongside our world-class animation team to create intuitive rigs and visually stunning animations for our upcoming and live games! **In order to be considered, you MUST provide us with ...

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What is the difference between Live In Animation Guild vs Animation Assistant?

AspectLive In Animation GuildAnimation Assistant
CredentialsTypically requires industry experience, union membership, and relevant animation skillsOften requires basic animation knowledge, sometimes entry-level, with or without formal education
Work EnvironmentUnionized studios, often with structured hours, housing support, and benefitsVaries; may include freelance, studio, or production settings with flexible hours
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily used within unionized animation studios in the entertainment industryCommonly used across various animation studios, including non-union environments

In summary, the Live In Animation Guild typically refers to unionized roles with specific credentials and benefits, often involving housing support, whereas an Animation Assistant is a broader, often entry-level position that may not be unionized and can vary in responsibilities and work settings.

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Character Designer

Santa Monica, CA • On-site

MFI Technologies Incorporated
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Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Character Designer

Skydance Animation is seeking an experienced Character Designer to join our team on an upcoming feature film. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in bringing stories to life by shaping the look, personality, and visual identity of our characters. From early concept exploration to final design execution, you will craft compelling, expressive designs that resonate with both the narrative and audience.

Working closely with directors, art leads, and fellow creatives, the Character Designer will contribute to the development of unique character styles, produce high-quality design assets, and help maintain a cohesive visual language throughout the film. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in drawing, a keen sense of storytelling through design, and the versatility to explore a wide range of shapes, styles, and emotional expression.

Previous experience on a feature animated film is required.

This position is based in Los Angeles, California, and requires the selected candidate to work in an on-site hybrid capacity

Role Type

Full-time

Requirements
  • 8 years of character design experience on animated feature films
  • Strong visual storytelling skills, with the ability to design characters that support narrative and performance
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present work and respond effectively to feedback
  • Solid understanding of human and/or animal anatomy
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team
  • Adaptable and responsive to evolving creative direction and production needs
  • Working knowledge of Autodesk Maya, Blender, or ZBrush is a plus
  • Must be, or be willing to become, a member of The Animation Guild Local 839
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