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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Production Designer - Feature</b></h2>
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SUMMARY:</b></p>
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The Production Designer works closely with directors, producers, and the visual development team to visually explore, create and design all aspects of feature animated films. This may include: sets, locations, props, characters, visual effects, color and overall style.</p>
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Sony Pictures Animation is a pre-production animation studio based in Culver City, California, creating both feature animation and animated series with artists from around the world. We pride ourselves on empowering filmmakers to lead the creative process, and allowing the hand of the artist to be truly felt, with the goal of producing bold and innovative visual storytelling.</p>
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Responsibilities:</b></h2>
<ul><li>The Production Designer will set the look of the project and direct the crew to help realize ideas from concept to finished presentation through the use of drawings (including rough sketches, clean-up renderings, and tonals), paintings and digital imagery.</li>
<li>Direct and lead the team responsible for producing these visual elements.</li>
<li>Follow production through delivery to uphold show styles and standards.</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications:</b></h2>
<ul><li>5+ years as a Production Designer or Art Director on a feature animated experience required.</li>
<li>Have strong leadership skills, to motivate and lead a team.</li>
<li>Ability to solve problems and be resourceful and adaptable.</li>
<li>Ability to plan, schedule and monitor team progress across all areas of the project.</li>
<li>Must exhibit a proficiency in drawing, design, and digital media, as it pertains to feature film design.</li>
<li>Must be comfortable working in a variety of styles - from &quot;cartoony&quot; to highly realistic.</li>
<li>The ideal candidate will have confirmed experience with environment/location design; special effects design; and color/lighting.</li>
<li>A solid understanding of 2D to 3D translations in your design process is required.</li>
<li>Understand the work of other departments as layout and animation, and to know how the design of the movie affects their work.</li>
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<p>To apply, please submit a resume and a link to your portfolio. Please make sure to include any passwords needed to review your work in your resume or cover letter.</p>
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The anticipated base salary for this position is $2,853.83/week to $4,423/week. This role qualifies for benefits pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors.</p>
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Sony Pictures Animation is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.</p>
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SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.</p></div>

Production Designer - Features New

<div><p>At Sony Pictures Animation, the Compositing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the lighting and compositing work done by our vendor partners on their designated television CG animated series. This role ensures visual consistency, high-quality output, and adherence to the creative vision.</p>
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The Compositing Supervisor collaborates with the Art Director, Production Designer, and Producers, and reports directly to the Global Visual Effects Supervisor for pipeline and workflow matters.</p>
<p>
Sony Pictures Animation is an animation studio based in Los Angeles, California, creating both feature animation and animated series with artists from around the world. We pride ourselves on empowering filmmakers to lead the creative process and allowing the hand of the artist to be truly felt, with the goal of producing bold and innovative visual storytelling.</p>
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Responsibilities:</p>
<ul>
<li>Ensure artistic vision alignment with the creative leadership (e.g., Art Director, Showrunners).</li>
<li>Supervise a team of lighting and compositing artists, providing creative direction, feedback, and mentorship to ensure high-quality deliverables.</li>
<li>Design and execute complex lighting setups for 2D or 3D animated scenes, optimizing for mood, atmosphere, and narrative impact.</li>
<li>Oversee compositing workflows, including layering, color correction, effects integration, and final shot assembly, ensuring seamless visual continuity.</li>
<li>Ensure consistency of lighting and compositing across episodes, maintaining a cohesive look despite varying sequences or environments.</li>
<li>Review and approve lighting and compositing shots for quality control, ensuring they meet broadcast standards and creative expectations.</li>
<li>Coordinate with post-production teams to ensure a smooth handoff of assets for final editing and delivery.</li>
<li>Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies with the Global VFX Supervisor to enhance production efficiency and visual quality.</li>
</ul>
<p>Qualifications:</p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Animation, Film, Visual Effects, a related field, or equivalent professional experience.</li>
<li>A minimum of 5 years of experience in lighting and compositing for animation or visual effects, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.</li>
<li>Proven expertise in industry-standard software, such as Nuke, Maya, Arnold, Blender, Houdini, After Effects, or equivalent tools.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of lighting principles, color theory, and cinematography, with the ability to translate artistic concepts into technical execution.</li>
<li>Experience managing render pipelines and optimizing workflows for large-scale animation or VFX projects.</li>
<li>Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience mentoring teams and fostering collaboration in fast-paced production environments.</li>
<li>Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues and propose creative solutions.</li>
<li>Strong communication skills to liaise with directors, animators, and other department leads to ensure cohesive project execution.</li>
<li>Familiarity with TV animation production schedules and the ability to deliver high-quality work on schedule.</li>
<li>Knowledge of scripting (e.g., Python, MEL) to automate workflows or customize tools is a plus.</li>
<li>A portfolio showcasing a range of lighting and compositing work, with an emphasis on animated series or similar projects.</li>
<li>A passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail in creating visually compelling animation.</li>
</ul>
<p>The anticipated base salary for this position is $2,761.56/week to $3,200/week. This role qualifies for benefits pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors.</p>
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This position requires a hybrid work model, with an expectation of a minimum of three days per week in the office. To apply, please include a resume and a link to your reel/portfolio. Please make sure to include any passwords to your work in your cover letter and/or in your resume.</p>
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Sony Pictures Animation is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.</i></p></div>

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