What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphics Artist position at Skydance?
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 the 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.
- Work as part of a team to contribute to the vision for the movie.
- Work closely with Production Designer and Art Director to create art for film concepts, with a specific focus on graphics, typeface, and textural patterns.
- Work closely with other artists across the Art, Story, Modeling, Texturing, and other departments.
- Generate work in the form of sketches, color keys, rough designs, and thumbnails, and textural references.
- Perform research that will inform the design of the work.
- Create presentation materials as needed.
- Meet scheduling deadlines.
- Proactively communicate production issues / questions / concerns.
Requirements
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, among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc.
We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements as written in the job description.
Salary : $110,600 - $208,000
