Company Description

DreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the world’s leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds.

DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the experiences our talent brings to the table from their own non-traditional paths to success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together.

The Art Director is one of the most senior artists on the film, and works under the Production Designer in carrying out the look of the film through various departments in production. The Art Director should have a solid background in drawing, painting, and picture-making as well as strong communication and leadership skills. The division of responsibilities between the Production Designer and Art Director is dependent on each other’s complimentary abilities of designer and colorist. 

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Job Description

 

“What would you say you do here?”

Works with Production Designer in developing the look of the film.

Translates and clarifies the Production Designer’s vision for the look of the film to the artistic crew.

Assists the Production Designer in supervising and implementing many of the artistic decisions on the film.

Provides inspirational artwork early in the film’s process. Provides supplemental artwork to clarify the artistic intent later in production. Might generate artwork in any or all of the following areas: character, environment, props, textures, mood, lighting, and story concepts.

Collects and provides research and inspiration for other artists on the film.

Helps establish, illustrate, and articulate the color infrastructure for the film. Designs a color script.

Assists with the lighting and design infrastructure for the film, tying it closely to the story and character arcs.

Works as an artistic advisor to lighting with VFX Sup.

Works with the Production Designer and Production Manager to hire art department members and advise on other staffing matters. 

Qualifications

“What do I need to have in order to do this job?”

Minimum 5 years of experience as a Visual Development artist. Ability to think and design from concept to finish independently.

Strong understanding of design principles and color theory.

Strong communicator and collaborator.

Strong management and organizational skills.

General knowledge of production tools and pipelines. Proficient in Photoshop. 

“What can I offer?”

Knowledge of Maya and ZBrush or similar software packages.

Experience with feature animation schedules and pipelines.

Maintains a positive team environment.

 

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Salary Range: $130,936 - $190,000

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].