Nick wants Character designers for Korra

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Title: Character Designer - The Legend of Korra
Req ID: 4516
Location: Burbank, CA
Brand: Nickelodeon
Description

Summary:  Generates character designs, turnarounds, expression sheets, special poses and costumes, mouth charts and any other character-related art that the production may require, ensuring style and quality of show is met.  

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

•    Review script for characters needed at handout of show.
•    Complete all rough, revised and final designs necessary within assigned deadlines.
•    Resolve design problems with creative supervisors.
•    Ensure all deadlines are met.
•    Communicate progress of work to appropriate production staff.
•    Ensure all artwork is properly backed up and stored appropriately.
•    Ensure all shipping materials are prepared and ready on time.
•    Be available for questions until your department’s shipment is complete.
•    Assist with special projects
•    If applicable, make special shadow and color indications

Qualifications:  

•    Must demonstrate proficiency in style of show
•    Strong character design and construction/mechanical skills
•    Knowledge of or willingness to learn applicable design software and hardware, especially Cintiq tablet and Photoshop.
•    Strong time-management skills
•    Work well under pressure
•    Ability to multitask a plus

Education/Experience:


•    Relevant drawing experience necessary
•    BA in Fine Arts or equivalent work experience highly desired



PLEASE NOTE:  As this is an artistic position, a design test may be required.


HOW TO APPLY


You MUST submit a portfolio in order to be considered for artistic positions!


Online Portfolio Instructions:


Do you have a website/blog you’d like us to review as your portfolio submission? If so, please be sure to upload your resume and website link in the online application process. Please include the website link on your resume. You MUST upload the portfolio release form to your application.


To download the form, please go to: nas.nick.com/SubmissionRelease…


Physical Portfolio Instructions:


Will you be mailing your flat book to us as your portfolio submission? If so, you must complete your online application and then submit a flat book along with your portfolio release form directly to the animation studio. Before we can review your portfolio, you MUST fill out the portfolio release form.


To download the form, please go to: nas.nick.com/SubmissionRelease…


Mail the completed form along with your portfolio to:


Nickelodeon Animation Studio
Attn: Portfolio Submissions
231 West Olive Avenue
Burbank, CA 91502


Please allow 4 - 6 weeks for processing, we will CALL you when your portfolio is ready for pick-up.
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