Senior Character Designer – Contract Basis

Location : Technopark, Trivandrum

Company : Prayan Animation Studio Pvt. Ltd.

Contract Type : Project-Based Contract

Department : Pre-Production / Visual Development

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.