Character Designer – Animated Series
Posted Today by Twine
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: Join an early-stage animated series project as a 2D character designer, where you will shape the visual identity of a new show. This role is perfect for artists passionate about creating memorable, animation-ready characters with distinct, cartoon-inspired styles. You will collaborate with the creative team to develop original concepts and polished designs that set the tone for the series. The project emphasizes modern aesthetics with clear silhouettes and expressive faces.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop original 2D character concepts aligned with the series’ creative vision
- Produce polished final character designs with clean, animation-ready line art
- Create detailed turnaround sheets and expression sheets for each character
- Ensure all designs feature clear silhouettes, strong shape language, and expressive faces
- Collaborate with the creative team to iterate on feedback and refine designs
- Maintain consistent visual style and quality across all deliverables
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in 2D character design for animation, with a strong portfolio showcasing expressive, cartoon-inspired work
- Proficiency in industry-standard design software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or equivalent)
- Ability to create clean, readable designs suitable for animation pipelines
- Strong understanding of shape language, silhouette clarity, and facial expression
- Excellent communication skills and openness to feedback and collaboration
- Ability to deliver high-quality work within project timelines
- Availability for ongoing collaboration and potential future projects
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Join an early-stage animated series project as a 2D character designer, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the visual identity of a new show. This opportunity is ideal for artists passionate about creating memorable, animation-ready characters with strong personalities and a distinct, cartoon-inspired style. The project emphasizes expressive, modern aesthetics with clear silhouettes and shape language, drawing inspiration from leading animated series. You will collaborate closely with the creative team to develop original concepts and polished final designs that set the tone for the series and lay the groundwork for future content development.
Deliverables
- Develop original 2D character concepts aligned with the series’ creative vision
- Produce polished final character designs with clean, animation-ready line art
- Create detailed turnaround sheets and expression sheets for each character
- Ensure all designs feature clear silhouettes, strong shape language, and expressive faces
- Collaborate with the creative team to iterate on feedback and refine designs
- Maintain consistent visual style and quality across all deliverables
Requirements
- Proven experience in 2D character design for animation, with a strong portfolio showcasing expressive, cartoon-inspired work
- Proficiency in industry-standard design software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or equivalent)
- Ability to create clean, readable designs suitable for animation pipelines
- Strong understanding of shape language, silhouette clarity, and facial expression
- Excellent communication skills and openness to feedback and collaboration
- Ability to deliver high-quality work within project timelines
- Availability for ongoing collaboration and potential future projects
No specific location requirement; remote work is acceptable
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