Graphics Artist

This is a Full Time Job

Member Summary:

Quick Summary (full description below):
Skydance Animation seeks a Graphics Artist to contribute to the visual design of an upcoming 3D animated feature film, focusing on lettering, textures, and patterns for props and environments.

Years of Experience Required: 3 years in design for commercial film/show (Noted as "36 Months")
Salary: $110,600 – $208,000 annually, based in Los Angeles, CA
Required Experience: Design experience on commercial film/show
Preferred Skills/Experience: Not mentioned
Workplace Requirements: Los Angeles, CA, in-office
Education Requirements: Required: Degree in Fine Arts or related field
Hard Skills Required: Photoshop, Illustrator, visual storytelling, graphic design, typeface design, textural painting
Soft Skills Required: Collaborative teamwork, strong communication, creativity, resilience
Benefits: Not mentioned

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Full Posting:

Skydance Animation
Graphics Artist – Los Angeles, CA

Skydance Animation is seeking a Graphics Artist to join the Art department on an upcoming 3D animated feature film. This artist will be responsible for the ideation, design, and packeting of lettering, textures, graphics, and patterns that will appear on various props and environments in the feature, such as signage, awnings, picture frames, etc. This role will report to the Production Designer.

Responsibilities:
• Brainstorm inventive ideas to add depth, humor, emotion, and resonance to visual concepts.
• Rework material from feedback and notes while maintaining a fresh perspective.
• Contribute to the vision for the movie as part of a team.
• Collaborate closely with the Production Designer and Art Director to create art for film concepts, specifically focusing on graphics, typeface, and textural patterns.
• Work with other artists across the Art, Story, Modeling, Texturing, and other departments.
• Generate sketches, color keys, rough designs, thumbnails, and textural references.
• Perform research that will inform design decisions.
• Create presentation materials as needed.
• Meet scheduling deadlines.
• Proactively communicate production issues/questions/concerns.

Requirements:
• Degree in Fine Arts or a related field and/or 3 years of design experience on commercial film/show.
• Sense of humor and resilience in the face of shifting priorities and demands.
• Strong knowledge of story structure, visual development, and composition.
• Comprehensive understanding of visual storytelling and art department functions.
• Advanced skills in Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Ability to create appeal and humor through drawing.
• Ability to work collaboratively, communicate clearly, and present work.
• Superior ability to visually represent ideas and suggest alternate concepts.
• Skill in artistically expressing verbal descriptions.
• Strong understanding of typefaces, graphic design, and textural painting, including drafting packeting/assembly sheets for 3D artists.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or collaborate within a group.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Salary:
The annual salary range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $110,600 – $208,000. The salary offered may vary based on the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and relevant expertise. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc.

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