Where imagination is being re-imagined.

Industry: Animation and Post-production
Company Size: 201-500 employees

Skydance Animation

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Skydance Animation is seeking an experienced Visual Development Artist to join our team on an upcoming feature film. In this role, you will help shape the worlds our story takes place in by developing compelling, immersive environments that support narrative, mood, themes, and character.

You will generate a wide range of visual development materials, including environmental designs, drawings, models, floor plans, and set dressing elements, all while ensuring consistency with the film’s established style, story themes, and overall visual quality. Working closely with Production Designer, art department, and creative leadership you will help define the look and feel of fully realized worlds that enhance storytelling and create a rich cinematic experience.

The ideal candidate has a strong sense of design, composition, and storytelling through environments, with the ability to translate narrative needs into believable, visually engaging spaces.

**Previous Experience On a Feature Animated Film Is Required.**

**This position is based in Los Angeles, California, and requires the selected candidate to work in an on-site hybrid capacity.**

**Responsibilities**

- Create art for project concepts, environments, set designs, and related visual development elements (textures and surface details are a plus)

- Generate work across all stages of development, including sketches, rough explorations, refined designs, and final environment concepts

- Develop environment designs, including turnarounds, floor plans, and layout studies to support spatial storytelling and production needs

- Create set dressing and environmental detail callouts to help define world-building elements and visual continuity

- Produce 2D and/or CG visual development models to explore scale, composition, and cinematic staging of environments

- Conduct visual and narrative research to inform design decisions and ensure environments feel grounded, intentional, and story-driven

- Develop presentation materials that clearly communicate design intent, mood, and storytelling purpose

- Brainstorm and explore inventive environmental ideas that enhance storytelling, deepen world-building, and reinforce tone and emotion

- Apply strong knowledge of architecture, landscape design, and spatial composition to create believable and engaging environments

- Contribute creative solutions, respond effectively to feedback, and iterate on designs throughout production

- Meet production schedules and deadlines while maintaining a high level of artistic quality and consistency

- Maintain organized files following show-specific versioning and naming conventions

- Proactively communicate questions, issues, or production concerns to supervisors and production staff

- Revise and resubmit work as needed based on feedback from the Production Designer or Art Department leadership

- Collaborate closely with the Production Designer, art team, leadership, and production staff regarding status updates, progress, and any production challenges

**Requirements**

- 8+ years of experience in environment design/ visual development on animated feature films

- Strong visual storytelling skills, with the ability to design environments that support narrative, mood, and character action

- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present work clearly and respond effectively to feedback

- Strong understanding of architecture, perspective, composition, and spatial design

- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team environment

- Adaptable and responsive to evolving creative direction and production needs

- Working knowledge of Autodesk Maya, Blender, or ZBrush is a plus

- Must be, or be willing to become, a member of The Animation Guild Local 839

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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Visual Development Artist

Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. Featuring the most comprehensive catalog of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans. 

Universal Music Group's labels include A&M Records, Astralwerks, Blue Note Records, Capitol Christian Music Group, Capitol Records, Capitol Records Nashville, Caroline, Decca, Def Jam Recordings, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, EMI Records Nashville, Fonovisa, Geffen Records, Harvest, Interscope Records, Island Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Motown Records, Polydor Records, Republic Records, Universal Music Latino, Verve Label Group, Virgin Records, Virgin EMI Records, as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. UMG's catalog is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). 

UMG also includes Universal Music Publishing Group, one of the industry's premier music publishing operations worldwide and Bravado, the leading provider of consumer, lifestyle and branding services to recording artists and entertainment brands around the world.  Universal Music Group is a Vivendi company. 

Find out more at: http://www.universalmusic.com.

View our current career opportunities at: http://www.umusiccareers.com

Industry: Musicians
Company Size: 5,001-10,000 employees

Universal Music Group

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.

Famehouse, a division of UMG, is the preeminent leader in D2C solutions in music, defining & delivering the industry’s best-in-class service to connect artists with their fans. Established & headquartered in Philly, Fame House powers eCommerce for UMG’s labels, artists, and Bravado, along with a select roster of 3rd party clients. Our success & culture is fueled by collaboration, both within FH and with our partners. We are passionate about the impact of eCommerce for artists, providing a full service solution to grow an artist’s owned business including strategy, creative, storefront merchandising, fulfillment, customer service, technology, and more.

**How We LEAD**

Merchandise and e-commerce is part of the fabric of music culture. For artists, it’s a way to develop and further articulate their brand. For fans, it’s another pathway to connecting with an artist and the culture they represent.

The Digital Brand Designer is responsible for the development and execution of Famehouse’s company brand across digital platforms and communications. This role ensures that Famehouse’s visual identity is expressed consistently, intelligently, and impactfully across owned and operated websites, sales materials, presentations, and digital brand touchpoints.

Embedded within the Design & Direction team, this role partners closely with leadership, Partner Strategy, Marketing, and Industry teams to translate business objectives into cohesive brand experiences. The Digital Brand Designer will maintain and evolve the Famehouse brand system, ensuring that all outward-facing materials reflect the company’s creative ambition, operational sophistication, and cultural leadership.

This is a systems-driven design role for someone who understands that brand is not just aesthetic—it is clarity, consistency, and credibility across every interaction.

**How You’ll CREATE**

- Own the execution of Famehouse’s digital brand identity across presentations, proposals, and internal communications.

- Design and evolve presentation systems used in internal meetings, client pitches, and executive-level engagements.

- Maintain and refine Famehouse’s owned and operated websites, ensuring visual consistency and alignment with brand standards.

- Translate brand guidelines into scalable digital templates and reusable systems.

- Partner with Partner Strategy and Industry teams to elevate commercial materials and storytelling frameworks.

- Ensure brand consistency across typography, layout, motion elements, and digital components.

- Collaborate with UX/UI teams when corporate web functionality intersects with brand presentation.

- Create adaptable toolkits and templates to improve efficiency and reduce one-off design requests.

- Contribute to periodic brand refresh initiatives as the company evolves.

- Maintain organized brand assets and documentation to ensure accessibility and clarity across teams.

**Bring your VIBE**

- 5–8 years of experience in digital brand design within agency, technology, fashion, or creative environments.

- Strong portfolio demonstrating corporate brand systems, presentation design, and digital web executions.

- Deep understanding of typography, layout systems, and digital brand consistency.

- Experience designing high-level executive presentations and commercial storytelling materials.

- Familiarity with responsive web design principles and digital brand implementation.

- Ability to translate business objectives into structured visual communication.

- Highly organized and systems-oriented with strong attention to detail.

- Strong collaborator who can work across creative and commercial teams.

- Experience within music, entertainment, or culturally driven brands preferred.

**Perks Playlist**

Join an entrepreneurial, global organization where authenticity, boldness, creativity, connection, drive, and insight aren’t just values—they’re how we work every day. Here are some of the ways we support you along the way (and just a few of the benefits we offer):

- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

- Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services

- Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants

- Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)

- Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

- 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution

A variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:

- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees

- 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees

- 2-weeks paid Winter Break

- 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)

- Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

- Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

**Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.**

**Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer**

We are an E-Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.

Please note, UMG is not enrolled in E-Verify in California and New York, and cannot support employment of candidates whose employer must enroll in E-Verify, for example candidates on STEM-OPT.

For more information, please click on the following links.

E-Verify Participation Poster: **English / Spanish**

E-Verify Right to Work Poster: **English ** | **Spanish**

**Job Category**

Creative, Design & Production

**Salary Range**

$72,660 - $85,000

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.

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