Move Animation Studio - Character Designer for 3D Animation

Character Designer is needed in United Kingdom.

Client: Move Animation Studio

Location: Brighton, United Kingdom

Contract: Contractor, Contractor

Job Description

We create compelling animations and interactive experiences for well-known brands and children’s entertainment. Our work spans various platforms, including TV shows, advertising campaigns, AR apps, and 2D and 3D animations. Our team is dedicated to storytelling that captivates and delights audiences of all ages.

We are seeking a creative character designer with a passion for bringing imaginative characters to life. This role involves designing 6-10 unique characters for a music video aimed at kids and families, including a young girl, a duck, an ogre, a dragon, a witch, and several generic people.

As a character designer, your responsibilities will include creating detailed 2D character designs, developing front and side T-pose images, dynamic action poses, and expressions, and collaborating closely with our team to ensure characters are engaging and suitable for animation. You will draw inspiration from styles like Zog or Room on the Broom by Magic Light Pictures.

Requirements

• Proven experience in character design and illustration.

• Expertise in creating character turnaround sheets and expressive poses.

• Experience working on TV series or animation projects.

• Proficiency in design software and tools (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Toon Boom).

• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with the team.

• Ability to work independently while managing deadlines effectively.

• Concept development experience is a plus.