Senior Character Designer – Contract Basis

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About the Role

Prayan Animation Studio is looking for a Senior Character Designer (Contract Basis) to collaborate on high-quality animation projects for both international and original IP productions.

The ideal candidate is a creative storyteller with exceptional design sensibility and a deep understanding of anatomy, appeal, and emotion. You will be responsible for developing memorable and production-ready character designs that bring our stories to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Design main and secondary characters that reflect the tone and visual direction of the project.
• Collaborate with the Director, Art Director, and Production Team to define the overall character style.
• Create character packages including character turnarounds, expression sheets, pose sheets, and costume variations.
• Develop multiple design iterations based on feedback and story evolution.
• Ensure character designs are technically suitable for both 2D and 3D production workflows.
• Guide and review work from junior designers when needed to maintain visual consistency.
• Deliver high-quality artwork within the project’s timeline and design standards.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience as a Character Designer in animation, gaming, or visual development.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating character design, anatomy, appeal, and storytelling ability.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Animate and Adobe Illustrator.
• Excellent understanding of shape language, silhouette, proportion, and expression.
• Ability to adapt to various artistic styles and follow established art directions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional creative teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing for feature films, TV series, or children’s IPs.
• Understanding of 2D/3D animation pipelines and production processes.
• A strong sense of storytelling, personality, and cinematic design.