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DreamWorks Feature - Visual Development Artist
full-timeNew York$89k - $135k

Summary

Location

New York

Salary

$89k - $135k

Type

full-time

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About this role

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. 

If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in #livingthedream and #doingyourdreamwork!

Job Description

Responsibilities: “What would you say you do here?”

  • Create artwork that informs the early story and visual development process and well as the production process once the look of picture is defined.

  • Work under the guidance of a Production Designer and Art Director to generate artwork related to characters, environments, backgrounds, costume and prop design.

  • Support the Story, Modeling, Surfacing, Matte Painting and Layout departments on design specifics required for establishing locations and cameras.

  • Ensure all timelines are met.

  • Communicate progress of work to production staff.

Qualifications

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

  • 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.

Desired Qualifications: “What can I offer?”

  • Proficiency in Photoshop, knowledge of Maya and/or ZBrush a plus.

Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-DreamWorks worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

Salary Range: $89,752 - $135,000

Additional Information

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  • Business Segment: Universal Film
  • Compensation: USD89752 - USD135000 - yearly
  • Other facts

    Tech stack
    Visual Development,Artwork Creation,Design Principles,Color Theory,Collaboration,Time Management,Photoshop,Maya,ZBrush

    About NBCUniversal

    NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

    Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

    Team size: 10,001+ employees
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    Industry: Entertainment Providers

    What you'll do

    • Create artwork that informs the early story and visual development process as well as the production process. Work under the guidance of a Production Designer and Art Director to generate artwork related to characters, environments, and design specifics.

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    What does NBCUniversal pay for a DreamWorks Feature - Visual Development Artist?

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    What does a DreamWorks Feature - Visual Development Artist do at NBCUniversal?

    As a DreamWorks Feature - Visual Development Artist at NBCUniversal, you will: create artwork that informs the early story and visual development process as well as the production process. Work under the guidance of a Production Designer and Art Director to generate artwork related to characters, environments, and design specifics..

    Why join NBCUniversal as a DreamWorks Feature - Visual Development Artist?

    NBCUniversal is a leading Entertainment Providers company. The DreamWorks Feature - Visual Development Artist role offers competitive compensation.

    Is the DreamWorks Feature - Visual Development Artist position at NBCUniversal remote?

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