Character Animator, Storyboard Artist & Sketch Artist, Graphicdesigner

Character Animator, Storyboard Artist & Sketch Artist

Position Overview:

We are seeking a multi-talented and creative individual with strong skills in character animation, storyboarding, and conceptual sketching. The ideal candidate is a storyteller at heart, capable of taking a character from an initial sketch through a storyboard panel and into a fully realized, emotionally resonant performance. You will be an integral part of our pre-production and production teams, helping to define the visual style and narrative flow of our projects.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Character Animation:

• Create high-quality, expressive 2D character animation that conveys personality, emotion, and weight.
• Utilize software such as

  Adobe Animate

  , After Effects (with Duik Bassel, Limber, etc.), and other 2D animation tools to bring characters to life.
• Work closely with the director and art lead to ensure animation aligns with the project's style and vision.
• Develop character rigs and maintain organized files for efficient animation pipelines.
• Implement feedback and make revisions in a timely manner.

2. Storyboard Artistry:

• Translate scripts and story ideas into clear, dynamic, and sequential visual panels.
• Effectively depict camera angles, shot composition, character acting, and pacing to guide the production team.
• Create animatics by timing out storyboard panels and adding basic audio.
• Collaborate with the director and writers to ensure the story is being told clearly and powerfully.

3. Sketch Artistry (Concept & Character):

• Generate a high volume of quick, expressive sketches to explore character designs, poses, and expressions.
• Develop and refine character turnarounds, expression sheets, and model packs for the animation team.
• Produce concept art and environmental sketches to establish the mood and style of the project.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute visually to the development of the project's world.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional skill in

  2D character animation, storyboarding, and character sketching

  .
• Proficiency in

  Adobe Animate

  and the rest of the

  Adobe Creative Suite

  (particularly Photoshop for storyboarding/sketching).
• Solid understanding of the principles of animation (squash and stretch, anticipation, timing, etc.).
• Excellent drawing skills with a keen sense of anatomy, form, weight, and perspective.
• Ability to tell a story visually through sequential art and character performance.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to accept and implement constructive feedback.
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team, meeting production deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications (Bonus Skills):

• Experience with other 2D animation software (Toon Boom Harmony, TVPaint, Clip Studio Paint).
• Basic knowledge of video editing software (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve) for creating animatics.
• Experience in a story artist or character designer role on a shipped project (game, film, series).
• Understanding of cinematography and visual language

prem@ctrlsourcing.co.in