Character Designer- Ink

Align with the style and sensibility of the show. Explore and create a variety of character design options that fit into the story/world. Translate references to visually develop a character's personality, mood, and tone. Partner with technical leads to refine and troubleshoot character models, ensuring consistency in fidelity, proportion, and emotional range across all shots. Develop character expressions, turnarounds, and production assets. Present work in a clear and organized manner that demonstrates intent. Work flexibly to troubleshoot and address notes. Adhere to the production schedule and deliver completed assignments on time. Collaborate with grace, humility, inclusion, and open-mindedness. Maintain open dialogue with production management about any potential roadblocks or concerns in delivering assignments on time. Provide proactive, upward feedback on pipeline tools and workflow scalability to help refine our emerging production processes. Translate creative notes into technical, actionable items, demonstrating a willingness to experiment and pivot as production requirements evolve. 2+ years of character design experience on series, feature films, shorts, development/production OR a portfolio that demonstrates a strong understanding of character design for production settings. Excellence in draftsmanship with a working knowledge of anatomy and/or volumetric drawing. Advanced working knowledge of digital drawing tools. Broad knowledge of artistic styles and the latest technology is essential. Knowledge of AI tools, Cursor and other agents, and workflows a plus. Samples and/or credits demonstrating excellence in character design. Excellent verbal, written, and e-social communication skills. Experience working within an iterative, agile creative environment where rapid prototyping and feedback loops are part of the daily workflow. Demonstrated experience or strong interest in AI-assisted creative workflows, specifically in how AI can accelerate character development without replacing the artist's creative vision.