Visual Development Artist
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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Weekly Salary:
$ 2900 - 4000
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Skydance Animation is seeking an experienced Visual Development Artist to join our team on an upcoming feature this role you will help shape the worlds our story takes place in by developing compelling immersive environments that support narrative mood themes and character.
You will generate a wide range of visual development materials including environmental designs drawings models floor plans and set dressing elements all while ensuring consistency with the films established style story themes and overall visual quality. Working closely with Production Designer art department and creative leadership you will help define the look and feel of fully realized worlds that enhance storytelling and create a rich cinematic experience.
The ideal candidate has a strong sense of design composition and storytelling through environments with the ability to translate narrative needs into believable visually engaging spaces.
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.
Responsibilities
- Create art for project concepts environments set designs and related visual development elements (textures and surface details are a plus)
- Generate work across all stages of development including sketches rough explorations refined designs and final environment concepts
- Develop environment designs including turnarounds floor plans and layout studies to support spatial storytelling and production needs
- Create set dressing and environmental detail callouts to help define world-building elements and visual continuity
- Produce 2D and/or CG visual development models to explore scale composition and cinematic staging of environments
- Conduct visual and narrative research to inform design decisions and ensure environments feel grounded intentional and story-driven
- Develop presentation materials that clearly communicate design intent mood and storytelling purpose
- Brainstorm and explore inventive environmental ideas that enhance storytelling deepen world-building and reinforce tone and emotion
- Apply strong knowledge of architecture landscape design and spatial composition to create believable and engaging environments
- Contribute creative solutions respond effectively to feedback and iterate on designs throughout production
- Meet production schedules and deadlines while maintaining a high level of artistic quality and consistency
- Maintain organized files following show-specific versioning and naming conventions
- Proactively communicate questions issues or production concerns to supervisors and production staff
- Revise and resubmit work as needed based on feedback from the Production Designer or Art Department leadership
- Collaborate closely with the Production Designer art team leadership and production staff regarding status updates progress and any production challenges
Requirements
- 8 years of experience in environment design/ visual development on animated feature films
- Strong visual storytelling skills with the ability to design environments that support narrative mood and character action
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to present work clearly and respond effectively to feedback
- Strong understanding of architecture perspective composition and spatial design
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a team environment
- 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
About Company
Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, and interactive platforms.”
