Job Description

We’re looking for a talented and detail-oriented Prop Designer to create visually engaging and functional props for a CG series. The ideal candidate will have strong drafting skills, design versatility, and a good understanding of how props contribute to character, story, and worldbuilding.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Art Director and team to ensure props fit seamlessly within the show’s visual style and are production-ready for translation into CG.
• Design props based on story elements and script descriptions that are consistent with the look and style of the series.
• Design multiple concept pieces for each prop, vehicle, gadget, tool, furniture, and handheld items, trying out different versions of the same asset.
• Create turnarounds and provide a clean pass of the final approved design.
• Adhere to the production schedule provided by Line Producer and maintained by Production Supervisor to ensure cost effective, timely production.
• Prepare all prop designs for shipment to oversees vendor animation studios, maintaining organized files and adherence to naming conventions.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of professional experience in prop design for animation, games, or visual development.
• Emphasis on strong communication, collaboration, and ability to manage timelines within creative vision.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, versatility, and clear understanding of form, function and design appeal.
• Proficient in industry-standard digital design tools that include Photoshop, Illustrator, and/or SketchUp. A familiarity with 3D tools is a plus.
• Ability to work within an established style while bringing your own creative flair.
• Familiarity with asset management tools like ShotGrid, Ftrack, or similar.

Education:

• Bachelor degree preferred or equivalent work experience

Job Location: Glendale, CA 

The pay rate for this role in California is $56.88 to $63.35 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:

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