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Character Designer
Skydance · Santa Monica, Los Angeles · Hybrid · Deleted · $2,900 / week · Lever
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Skydance |
| Title | Character Designer |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | Skydance Animation / Visual Development |
| Location | Santa Monica, United States |
| Work model | Hybrid / Hybrid |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | $2,900 / week |
| Status | deleted |
| ATS provider | Lever |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-05-01 / 2026-05-29 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-06-03 / 2026-06-01 |
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| Company | Skydance |
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| ATS provider | Lever |
Description
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.
The compensation range for this non-exempt position in Los Angeles, CA is $2,900-4,000/week. The rate offered may vary based on the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc.
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Responsibilities
Develop original artwork for project concepts and characters, including exploratory designs, refined assets, and surface details
Produce a wide range of visual development work from quick sketches and rough ideation to fully realized, production-ready character designs
Create clear and expressive character turnarounds, pose sheets, and supplementary drawings in 2D and/or CG visual development formats
Conduct visual and thematic research to inform design choices, ensuring authenticity, originality, and alignment with the story and world
Design and assemble compelling presentation materials that effectively communicate creative ideas to internal teams and leadership
Collaborate in brainstorming sessions to generate inventive concepts that enhance storytelling, bringing depth, humor, emotion, and personality to each character
Apply a strong understanding of human and/or animal anatomy to create believable, dynamic, and appealing character designs
Contribute creative problem-solving solutions, respond thoughtfully to feedback, and iterate efficiently on designs throughout the production process
Manage time effectively to meet production schedules and deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality
Maintain organized, production-ready files in accordance with the show’s naming conventions and versioning systems
Communicate proactively with supervisors and production partners regarding progress, questions, and any potential challenges
Revise and update designs as needed based on feedback, ensuring all work meets the creative vision before final approval
Partner closely with the Production Designer, Art Director, Lead Character Designer, and production staff to provide status updates and address any issues that arise
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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| Title | Character Designer |
| Normalized Title | — |
| Status | deleted |
| Active | no |
| Location Text | Santa Monica, Los Angeles |
| Department | Skydance Animation |
| Team | Visual Development |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Workplace Type | hybrid |
| Remote Policy | hybrid |
| Country | United States |
| Region | — |
| City | Santa Monica |
| Salary Raw | compensation range for this non-exempt position in Los Angeles, CA is $2,900-4,000/week |
| Salary Min | 2,900 |
| Salary Max | — |
| Salary Currency | USD |
| Salary Period | week |
| Source URL | https://jobs.lever.co/skydance/9084fa54-a4e8-4886-abb1-5dd060c83663 |
| Apply URL | https://jobs.lever.co/skydance/9084fa54-a4e8-4886-abb1-5dd060c83663/apply |
| First Seen At | 2026-05-29 07:11:54Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-01 10:57:49Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-03 12:26:01Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-06-03 12:26:01Z |
| Inactive At | 2026-06-03 12:26:01Z |
| Source Posted At | 2026-05-01 21:13:41Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
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