Visual Development Artist

This is a Full Time Job

Member Summary:
Quick Summary (full description below): Marvel Studios Animation is seeking a Visual Development Artist to contribute to early character art development and environment designs for an animated series. This role involves close collaboration with creative leads and adherence to production deadlines.

Years of Experience Required: not mentioned (not mentioned Months)
Salary: $56.38 to $66.63 per hour
Required Experience: High-level drawing and painting skills; proficiency with Photoshop; understanding of composition, value, perspective, color, shape language, and design
Preferred Skills/Experience: Knowledge of 2D and/or 3D modeling, additional design software, experience with various environments (sci-fi, historical, contemporary, etc.)
Workplace Requirements: Location: Burbank, CA; In-office (not explicitly stated but implied due to meeting requirements)
Education Requirements: Required: not mentioned; Preferred: not mentioned
Hard Skills Required: Advanced drawing and painting, environment design, Photoshop proficiency, composition, color theory, time management
Soft Skills Required: Strong communication skills, ability to work under pressure, collaboration, adaptability
Benefits: Medical, financial, and other benefits based on role level

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Full Posting:
Company: Marvel Studios Animation
Job Title: Visual Development Artist
Location: Burbank, CA

Description:
Marvel Studios Animation is hiring a Visual Development Artist to assist with early character art development for an animated series. As part of the creative team, the artist will collaborate closely with directors, production designers, art directors, and other leads to deliver high-quality visual assets aligned with production schedules.

Responsibilities:
• Develop and complete finished color scripts and production-ready assets within assigned deadlines
• Design and develop environment graphics and designs
• Address design fixes as requested by creative supervisors and production staff
• Troubleshoot and resolve design problems with creative leads
• Be available throughout work hours to receive briefs, notes, and attend meetings
• Communicate progress effectively with production staff

Qualifications:
• Ability to design a wide range of environments, including organic, mechanical, architectural, sci-fi, alien, historical, and contemporary settings
• Demonstrates high-level drawing and painting skills
• Solid understanding of composition, value, perspective, color, shape language, and design principles
• Proficiency in Photoshop; knowledge of other design and production software is a plus
• Knowledge of 2D and/or 3D modeling is advantageous
• Strong time-management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well under pressure

Compensation:
The pay rate for this role is $56.38 to $66.63 per hour, following the collective bargaining agreement. Compensation may vary depending on the candidate's location, experience, and expertise. Additional benefits, including medical and financial options, may be provided.

For more information on benefits, visit: [Disney Careers Benefits](https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits).