DreamWorks Feature - Visual Development Artist

NBC Universal
New York
Workplace: RemoteFull timeUSD 89,752 - 135,000 annuallyFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceSkills: ["Independent design","Collaboration","Time management","Communication"]

Create visual development artwork that drives DreamWorks Animation’s early story, character, and environment design through to established production looks. Work under a Production Designer and Art Director while supporting Story, Modeling, Surfacing, Matte Painting, and Layout teams with location and camera-specific design needs. Independently translate concepts to finished artwork, manage timelines, and communicate progress to production staff while collaborating with fellow artists.

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DreamWorks Feature - Visual Development Artist

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Job Summary

Create visual development artwork that drives DreamWorks Animation’s early story, character, and environment design through to established production looks. Work under a Production Designer and Art Director while supporting Story, Modeling, Surfacing, Matte Painting, and Layout teams with location and camera-specific design needs. Independently translate concepts to finished artwork, manage timelines, and communicate progress to production staff while collaborating with fellow artists.
Location: New York
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Create artwork that informs the early story and visual development process and supports the production process once the look of picture is defined.
  • •Generate character, environment, background, costume, and prop design artwork under the guidance of a Production Designer and Art Director.
  • •Support Story, Modeling, Surfacing, Matte Painting, and Layout departments with design specifics for establishing locations and cameras.
  • •Ensure project timelines are met.
  • •Communicate progress of work to production staff.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 89,752 - 135,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Ability to think and design from concept to finish independently.
  • •Strong understanding of design principles and color theory.
  • •Collaboration within a team of artists.
  • •Solid time-management skills.
  • •Proficiency in Photoshop; knowledge of Maya and/or ZBrush is a plus.
Experience:Animation
Skills:Independent designCollaborationTime managementCommunication
Languages:English
Tech Stack:PhotoshopMayaZBrush

Company Brief

NBC Universal
NBCUniversal is a global media and entertainment company producing and distributing film, television, news, sports and streaming content, and operating theme parks and consumer experiences across a portfolio of well-known brands including NBC, Universal Pictures and Peacock.
Industry: Film & Television
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: New York City, United States
Founded: 2004
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