Animation & Illustration Artist

The Animation & Illustration Artist at Feld Entertainment is responsible for conceptualizing, illustrating, and designing 2D and 3D animations for exciting projects like monster trucks, helmets, and fire suits. You will bring original concepts to life, working with the team to meet the producers’ vision while maintaining brand identity.

Candidates for the Animation & Illustration Artist position at Feld Entertainment ideally have a BA in Graphic Design, Animation, or Film, alongside at least 5 years of professional experience in the field. Proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop is crucial, as well as experience with 3D software like Cinema 4D or Maya.

To succeed as an Animation & Illustration Artist at Feld Entertainment, candidates should have strong design skills, a creative mindset, excellent communication abilities, and experience with project management software. Mastery in both hand and computer illustration will also be beneficial, along with the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.

While experience in 2D character animation is preferred, it is not strictly required for the Animation & Illustration Artist role at Feld Entertainment. Candidates who possess skills in Toon Boom Harmony or After Effects puppeted-style animation may find it advantageous, but a solid foundational skill set in graphic design and animation is essential.

The work environment for the Animation & Illustration Artist at Feld Entertainment is fast-paced and collaborative. You will be working with a creative team that values innovative ideas. Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays is expected, reflecting the dynamic touring schedule associated with our live events.

When asked about your animation creation process, outline your approach from conceptualization to execution. Share how you gather inspiration, sketch your initial ideas, and how you utilize software like Adobe After Effects and Cinema 4D to bring your concepts to life.

Discuss how you view constructive feedback as a healthy part of the creative process. Share past experiences where feedback helped you refine your designs and improve your work, emphasizing your openness to collaboration.

Be specific in mentioning software you are proficient in, like Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, and Cinema 4D. Offer examples of past projects where you successfully employed these tools, showcasing your expertise.

Detail your experience with a particularly challenging project, explaining the obstacles you faced and how you overcame them. Highlight your project management skills and your ability to work under pressure.

Share your strategies for effective time management, including using project management tools and setting milestones for deliverables. Explain how you remain organized and maintain quality across several projects.

Emphasize the critical role creativity plays in driving engaging and memorable designs. Discuss how your unique ideas contribute to elevating the overall branding and storytelling of the projects you work on.

Discuss your methods for researching and understanding a brand’s identity, such as analyzing existing materials or collaborating with stakeholders. Explain how this understanding influences your design decisions.

Talk about your background in both hand-drawn and digital illustration techniques, detailing how each method impacts your designs. Provide examples that showcase your versatility as an illustrator.

Share an instance of a successful teamwork experience, focusing on collaboration, communication, and the collective goal. Highlight how you contributed to the team and what you learned from the experience.

Discuss your sources of inspiration, whether they be nature, art, other animators, or pop culture. Offer insight into how you incorporate these inspirations into your projects to create fresh and engaging designs.