Art Director - CG Animated Feature Film
Description
Position: Art Director
Reports to : Director/Producer
Position Description:
To work in collaboration with the
senior creative team members to help produce visually engaging high-end
CG, stereoscopic content. To ensure that the finished product reflects a
unified conceptual approach to the project and is consistent with the
highest standard production values.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the Director and Production Designer as well as the
Marketing Division (and/or Development Team) to create an artistic Style
Guide for the production which includes, but is not limited to, THE NUT
JOB feature film.
- To explore and present the visual direction for characters,
environments/sets, and props as a means to provide the roadmap for the
modeling teams during visual development, pre-production, and production
while meeting the highest of quality, aesthetically and technically
- Oversee the artistic staff and help cast appropriate talent within the department to ensure artistic goals are met
- Assist with the creation of concept art, character designs, visual
development, background and animation reference, and technical
construction guides
- Produce a Color Script for the movie
- Lead the Look Development team in defining 3D surface materials for all characters and environments
- Work closely with the Lighting and Compositing team to ensure that
the lighting, rendering, and compositing of each shot conforms to
established art direction standards
- Prepare and present artistic material in art direction meetings,
concept pitches, department launches, and creative reviews for crew,
studio, and executives
- To work in adherence to budget and schedule constraints while maintaining the show’s overall look and mood ;
Position Requirements:
- Masters degree in Fine Art is desired
- 5+ years of animation production experience is required, or exceptional artistic skills in 3D
- Proven digital and traditional abilities in design, painting, illustration, and animation
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate ideas clearly to small or large groups
- Expert knowledge of Photoshop and working knowledge of Maya is required
- Must be able to quickly solve design problems in groups or alone
- Must be very strong with graphic design, layout, and color theory
- Must set and achieve high creative standards
- Must be organized and attentive to deadlines
- Must be passionate about the content that ToonBox creates
Benefits: Medical Benefits, Dental Benefits, Life Insurance Benefits, Group Insurance Benefits, Vision Care Benefits, Other Benefits
Annual Salary: $100,000 to $160,000 - Based on experience
Job Type: Full-time
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