Character Designer - Disney Television Animation Job at Disney Branded Television, Glendale, CA

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  • Disney Branded Television
  • Glendale, CA

Job Description

Job Summary:

About this Role and our Studio

Disney Television Animation (DTVA) has over 40 years of legacy as a top producer of kids & family entertainment. Our work is integral to The Walt Disney Company, bringing Disney-branded characters and stories to families’ homes across the globe.  

DTVA creates both long-form and short-form content spanning traditional 2D, rig-based 2D, CG (preschool), CG (premium), and stop-motion. We create shows in a broad range of unique and innovative styles, and we aim to match the right talent with the right production in terms of skill and artistic style. 

By submitting an application for this Character Designer role, you may be considered for any Character Designer positions that arise until the expiration date provided. 

Applications submitted to this job posting will remain valid until December 31, 2026. 

What you will do

Character Designers further the storytelling process by developing the look, personality and feel of the characters.  Their work captures the personality and life of a character with their design and attire. Responsibilities include:

  • Creating turnarounds, special poses, mouth charts and expression sheets and provide a clean pass of the final approved design. 

  • Working closely with the Art Director to review Storyboard for characters that need to be designed for each episode. 

  • Ensuring that the high quality and style of show established by the Executive Producer and Art Director is achieved and maintained. 

  • Preparing all character designs for shipment to oversees vendor animation studios 

  • Working closely with Art Director to resolve design issues and deadlines. 

  • Adhering to the production schedule provided by Line Producer to ensure cost effective, timely production. 

Required Qualifications and Skills

  • Ability to design and create a variety of characters, turnarounds, mouth charts, expression sheets and special poses. 

  • Ability to align with style and sensibility of show. 

  • Ability to translate reference into 2D or 3D art. 

  • Knowledge of drawing software that includes Photoshop, Illustrator, and 3D technology, where applicable. 

  • Positive attitude with the ability to be flexible.  

  • Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-social skills and acumen. 

Education

  • Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience 

Location

  • This is a fully on-site role based in Glendale, CA.

The pay rate for this role in California is $59.16 to $65.87 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit:

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Work experience placement, Flexible hours

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