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Art Director
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- 6 years
- Supervising experience
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Haus —Los Angeles, CA
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KONAMI GAMING INC —Las Vegas, NV
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Curaleaf —Stamford, CT
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- 11+ years
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KDC LLC —Atlanta, GA
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Tubi —Los Angeles, CA
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- 7 years
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Infleqtion —Chicago, IL
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Living Spaces —La Mirada, CA
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- Full-time
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Art Director

Skydance -
Los Angeles, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$2,900 - $4,000 a week

Qualifications

Basic graphic design principles
Talent development
Team development
Managing design projects
Supervising experience
Graphic design software
Mentoring
Visual communication design
Set design
Artistic concept development
Managing art or design teams
Cross-functional communication
Managing media, arts or design teams
Art direction

Full Job Description

Skydance Animation is seeking an Art Director to help shape the visual identity of an upcoming animated feature film. This role is central to defining and executing the overall look and feel of the film, ensuring a cohesive and compelling visual experience that supports both story and character.

The Art Director will report to the Production Designer and will work in close partnership with the Director and the rest of the creative leadership team to bring the film’s visual vision to life, translating conceptual ideas into a clear and actionable visual direction for the broader art team. Throughout production, they will collaborate across departments, including environments, characters, lighting, and effects, to maintain artistic consistency and elevate the quality of every frame.

This position requires a strong artistic sensibility, a deep understanding of visual storytelling, and the ability to lead and inspire artists in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is both a visionary and a problem-solver and someone who can balance creative ambition with production realities while pushing the film’s aesthetic to new heights.

Prior experience on an animated feature film is required.

Responsibilities

Champion and help execute the Director’s creative vision for the film’s visual identity, in close partnership with the Production Designer, ensuring consistency and excellence from development through final delivery
Define, develop, and clearly communicate the film’s artistic style, with a particular focus on environments, sets, props, and color design, establishing a cohesive visual language across all departments
Create and contribute high-quality concept art, visual development materials, and key imagery
Collaborate with the Production Designer to lead and oversee the Los Angeles and Madrid based Art Departments, fostering alignment, consistency, and a unified creative direction across global teams (including occasional travel as needed)
Provide ongoing artistic direction, feedback, and mentorship to team members, supporting their growth while maintaining high creative standards
Work closely with studio leadership, production, and technical teams to align on creative goals, production timelines, tools, and budget, balancing artistic ambition with practical execution
Prepare and deliver compelling presentations that communicate the film’s visual direction to studio executives, stakeholders, and external partners
Partner with production leadership, Talent Development, and Talent Acquisition to identify, evaluate, and help secure top artistic talent for key roles across departments (both internally and externally)
Facilitate clear and proactive communication across departments
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

6 years of experience working on animated feature productions; experience in leading or supervising an Art Department, preferably within CG animated feature films a plus
Demonstrated ability to develop visual ideas from initial concept through final execution, with a strong sense of ownership and creative problem-solving
Exceptional understanding of design fundamentals, including composition, color theory, lighting, shape language, and visual storytelling
Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to guide, motivate, and develop artists in a collaborative production environment
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize across multiple demands while maintaining a high standard of artistic quality
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset and the ability to clearly articulate creative direction to diverse teams
Ability to balance creative vision with production realities, aligning the needs of the show, department, and studio
Solid understanding of animation production pipelines, workflows, and tools, with proficiency in industry standard software such as Adobe Photoshop
Experience working across multiple locations or with distributed teams is a plus

The compensation range for this non-exempt position in Los Angeles, CA is $2,900-4,000/week. The rate offered may vary based on the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc.

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