Mediabistro logo
job logo

Character Art Manager Job at Onward Search in Los Angeles

Onward Search · Los Angeles, CA, USA ·

Job type:
Temporary

A leading entertainment and consumer products company is hiring a Character Art Manager to support their global creative team. This temp role offers an exciting opportunity to lead character artwork development for a variety of product lines.

Character Art Manager Responsibilities

  • Develop original character poses, expressions, outfits, and interactions to expand existing assets.
  • Personally create sketches, revisions, and refine artwork to ensure on-model, on-character, and on-brand consistency.
  • Convert model sheets, turnarounds, and references into assets suitable for consumer products.
  • Review and provide feedback on artwork, maintaining high quality and creative standards.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and external agencies to ensure timely delivery of character assets.

Character Art Manager Qualifications

  • Proven portfolio with strong character illustration, pose development, and storytelling skills.
  • Excellent drawing skills with understanding of anatomy, gesture, movement, and expression.
  • Experience directing and working with external or internal character artists.
  • Knowledge of how character artwork applies across different product categories.
  • Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and digital drawing tools; strong organizational skills.

Perks and Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • Life Insurance. 401(k) Program.
  • Commuter Benefit.
  • eLearning and Ongoing Training.
  • Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.


#J-18808-Ljbffr