[tag839] JOB POSTING (Guild Shop): Nickelodeon seeks a Character Designer

JOB POSTING (Guild Shop):

Nickelodeon seeks a Character Designer (show unnamed)

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Nickelodeon is looking for a Character Designer (show unnamed)

Responsibilities:

Receive & understand Character Design assignment from Art Director/Design Supervisor.
Ask appropriate questions to understand & complete the task.
Review Storyboard to ensure continuity of character designs.
Complete all character designs.
Make any changes or revisions and re-submit to Art Director/Design Supervisor for approval.
Communicate with Design Supervisor & Production Manager regarding status of work and any problems that arise.
Ensure quality & style of show is achieved.
Complete work on schedule.

Basic Qualifications:

Must demonstrate proficiency in style of show
Strong character design and construction/mechanical skills
Must be proficient with Photoshop, & Illustrator.
Strong time-management skills
Work well under pressure
Ability to multitask a plus
Should have strong artistic skills as well as technical skills.
Relevant drawing experience necessary

Desired Qualifications:

BA in Fine Arts or equivalent work experience highly desired

PLEASE NOTE:

A design test will be required.

TO APPLY

You MUST submit a portfolio in order to be considered for this position.

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: release form

Follow this link to the Viacom career page to begin the online application process to apply for this position:

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MTVNETWORKS&cws=1&rid=5254

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: release form

Follow this link to the Viacom career page to begin the online application process to apply for this position:

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MTVNETWORKS&cws=1&rid=5254

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. Nickelodeon will CALL you when your portfolio is ready for pick-up.