Urgent hiring for Character Design Artist

About the Role

Artemisia College of Art and Design is seeking a highly accomplished Character Design Artist to join its faculty team. We are looking for an artist with exceptional traditional drawing skills, a deep understanding of human anatomy, figure construction, and character development, and the ability to mentor students in creating compelling and industry-ready character designs.

This position is best suited for artists who believe that great character design begins with solid drawing skills and a thorough understanding of form, structure, and anatomy.

Key Responsibilities

- Teach Character Design and Drawing Fundamentals for Animation, Comics, Gaming, and Visual Development

- Train students in:

- Drawing Fundamentals & Sketching Techniques

- Human Anatomy & Muscles movement & Figure Drawing

- Gesture Drawing & Life Drawing

- Character Construction & Proportions

- Character Design & Character Turnaround Development

- Facial Expressions & Acting for Animation

- Costume & Prop Design

- Animal Anatomy & Creature & Anthropomorphic Design

- Shape Language & Character Appeal

- Stylization Techniques

- Perspective & Structural Drawing

- Visual Development for Characters

- Conduct intensive drawing sessions, life drawing workshops, and anatomy studies

- Guide students in creating professional character design portfolios

- Knowledge of 3D Character Pipeline is a plus.

- Mentor students in developing original characters and intellectual properties (IPs)

- Conduct portfolio reviews, critiques, and industry-oriented projects

- Participate in curriculum development, workshops, exhibitions,



and academic activities

Required Skills :

- Exceptional freehand drawing and sketching skills
- Strong command over Human Anatomy, Figure Drawing, Gesture Drawing, and Character Construction
- Advanced understanding of Character Design principles, silhouettes, shape language, appeal, and visual storytelling through design
- Strong knowledge of anatomy, proportions, musculature, movement, and body mechanics
- Ability to design characters across multiple age groups, styles, and genres
- Strong understanding of costume design, accessories, props, and character personality development
- Excellent observational drawing skills
- Ability to simplify and stylize forms while maintaining anatomical credibility
- Strong mentoring, communication, and presentation skills

Software Knowledge (preferred)

- Adobe Photoshop

- Clip Studio Paint

- Any equivalent digital drawing and illustration software

- Bachelor's / Master's Degree or Diploma in Fine Arts, Animation, Visual Arts, Illustration, Character Design, or a related discipline

- 4-10 years of professional and/or teaching experience in Character Design, Comics, & Concept Art

- Strong traditional art foundation with proven expertise in sketching, anatomy, and figure drawing





- Demonstrated expertise in Character Design and Visual Development

- Strong portfolio showcasing:

- Human Anatomy Studies

- Figure Drawing

- Gesture Drawing

- Character Design

- Character Turnarounds

- Expression Sheets

- Costume Exploration

- Creature Design

- Visual Development

- Passion for teaching and mentoring aspiring artists

- Ability to bridge artistic fundamentals, industry practices, and academic learning

Why Join Artemisia?

- Join one of Central India's leading government-affiliated institutions dedicated to Animation, Gaming, Visual Arts, Design, and Creative Education
- Work in an environment that values drawing excellence, artistic fundamentals, and original character creation
- Mentor the next generation of character designers, illustrators, concept artists, and visual development professionals
- Collaborate with experienced artists, designers, filmmakers, and industry professionals
- Contribute to curriculum development, exhibitions, workshops, and creative initiatives
- Be part of an institution committed to building industry-ready artists through strong foundations in drawing, anatomy, design, and creativity

Portfolio Requirement (mandatory)

Applicants must submit a portfolio demonstrating strong proficiency in:

- Sketching & Drawing Fundamentals
- Human Anatomy Studies
- Figure Drawing & Gesture Drawing
- Character Design
- Character Turnarounds
- Expression Sheets
- Costume & Prop Design
- Creature Design

Applications without a relevant portfolio may not be considered.

Pay: From ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Faculty / Assistant Professor - Character Design (Indore)
🏢 Artemisia College Of Art E Design
📍 Indore