**About the Role & Team** We're looking for an experienced Character Designer to join an unannounced series at Disney Television Animation! **What You Will Do** + Further the storytelling process by developing the look, personality and feel of the characters, while aligning with the tone and style of the show. + Capture the personality and life of a character through their design and attire. + Create turnarounds, special poses, mouth charts, and expression sheets and provide a clean pass of the final approved design. + Work closely with the Art Director to review Storyboard for characters that need to be designed for each episode. + Ensure that the high quality and style of show established by the Executive Producer and Art Director is achieved and maintained. + Prepare all character designs for shipment to oversees vendor animation studios. + Work closely with Art Director to resolve design issues and deadlines. + Adhere to the production schedule provided by Line Producer to ensure cost effective, timely production. + Additional duties as necessary, or as defined by individual contracts. **Required Qualifications & Skills** + A robust character design portfolio that includes turnarounds, mouth charts, expression sheets, costumes, and special poses. + Proven ability to align with the style and sensibility of various shows. + Ability to translate reference into 2D or 3D art. + Knowledge of drawing software that includes Photoshop, Illustrator, and relevant 3D technology. + Positive attitude with the ability to take creative feedback and address notes. + Excellent organizational and communication skills. **Preferred Qualifications** + Previous experience working in a television animation pipeline **Education** : The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of experience and/or training. **Job Location:** Onsite in Glendale, CA The pay rate for this role in California is $56.88 to $60.33 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits. **Job ID:** 10112434 **Location:** Burbank,California **Job Posting Company:** Disney Branded Television The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.