Graphic Artist

Description

Pixar Animation Studios, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is an Academy Award®-winning film studio with world-renowned technical, creative and production capabilities in the art of computer animation. Creator of some of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time, including Toy Story, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars, Ratatouille, and most recently, WALL-E. The Northern California studio has won 21 Academy Awards® and its nine films have grossed more than $4.5 billion at the worldwide box office to date. The next film release from Disney & Pixar is UP (May 29, 2009).

Position Summary:
Provide graphic art, design & support to feature films and related projects. Execute still and motion graphics that enhance set and character elements, that support general aesthetic of films and related projects.

General Duties and Responsibilities:
• Work with Production Designer & art team to help determine elements in the film that require specific graphic treatment.
• Utilizing both still and motion graphics, conceptualize, design and implement graphic elements consistent with the style and quality of the film.
• Research items, timelines, events, people, etc relevant to the period being covered in film to provide a high level of detail and authenticity.
• Provide art, design and graphic artistry to feature films and related projects.
• Plan and oversee motion and still graphics deliverables and ensure that timelines for delivery are met.
• Serve as general production artist as needed on related projects.
• Other duties as assigned.