I always thought of graphic designers to be people who make pretty pictures for lots of money. Though, I was just trying to be a nut about it. It’s a lot deeper than that to me. A graphic designer is a person or a group of people that comes together to meet a clients’ needs for something needed design-wise that is for a company label, overall layouts (such as magazines, newspapers, and other publications.) Since I am a terrible drawer, I really enjoy the fact that not all of the drawings done for a client is done by hand, a lot can be done by computer! Even if a drawing was done by hand, the computer could enhance the picture. It’s also more than just drawing, there’s having to pick the color and texture of paper, ink for the printing, what colors are involved in the picture itself, text, etc. Almost like planning your wedding on a piece of paper, except no one get’s married in the end and the final product leaves with another.
Qualifications for having a job in graphic design include the factor of being able to comprehend with illustrating software such as: Adobe. Before sending in a resume, a graphic designer must at least have a bachelor's degree. With time’s changing, graphic designers must also be able to keep up with the changing of new software and becoming adaptable. They should also be good problem solvers, communicators, and good at staying up late because there will definitely be stress!
I agree that it would be better to work in groups when it comes to designing rather than working alone. Better than having all the pressure on one person, and having to come up with ideas.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Graphic Designers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos090.htm (visited September 30, 2010).
Job:
Location: Emeryville, CA
Job #: 79
Description
Animator
About Pixar
Pixar Animation Studios, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is an Academy Award®-winning film studio with world-renowned technical, creative and production capabilities in the art of computer animation. Creator of some of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time, including Toy Story, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars, Ratatouille, WALL-E and most recently, Up. The Northern California studio has won 21 Academy Awards® and its ten films have grossed more than $5 billion at the worldwide box office to date. The next film release from Disney/Pixar is Toy Story 3 (June 18, 2010).
Summary of Position
Creates the motions, gestures, and expressions of three-dimensional computer graphics characters and objects.
Responsibilities
- Receive with each assigned shot: storyboards, story reels, recorded dialogue, set layout, and direction. The Director shows each new sequence in layout and describes what is expected for every shot at a "blocking meeting" - Read soundtrack and plan shot - Block in movements in rough animation and show for the Director's approval in a daily review - Finish work for Director approval in a timely manner - Attend animation dailies
Qualifications
- Degree or certificate in classical animation, film, or related field, or equivalent production animation experience - Must have a DVD demo reel that demonstrates application of the principles of animation to tell a story with meaning through movement - Ability to work collaboratively - Must be open to direction and able to embrace change - Proven storytelling skills - Ability to use acting skills, which bring characters to life, as well as clearly communicate simple ideas with which an audience can empathize - Strong understanding of traditional animation principles - An art background, which shows a thorough, understanding of physical motion, weight, balance, texture, and form - Computer animation experience preferred but not required
Source:
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA9/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=PIXAR&cws=1&rid=79
Qualifications for having a job in graphic design include the factor of being able to comprehend with illustrating software such as: Adobe. Before sending in a resume, a graphic designer must at least have a bachelor's degree. With time’s changing, graphic designers must also be able to keep up with the changing of new software and becoming adaptable. They should also be good problem solvers, communicators, and good at staying up late because there will definitely be stress!
I agree that it would be better to work in groups when it comes to designing rather than working alone. Better than having all the pressure on one person, and having to come up with ideas.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Graphic Designers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos090.htm (visited September 30, 2010).
Job:
Location: Emeryville, CA
Job #: 79
Description
Animator
About Pixar
Pixar Animation Studios, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is an Academy Award®-winning film studio with world-renowned technical, creative and production capabilities in the art of computer animation. Creator of some of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time, including Toy Story, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars, Ratatouille, WALL-E and most recently, Up. The Northern California studio has won 21 Academy Awards® and its ten films have grossed more than $5 billion at the worldwide box office to date. The next film release from Disney/Pixar is Toy Story 3 (June 18, 2010).
Summary of Position
Creates the motions, gestures, and expressions of three-dimensional computer graphics characters and objects.
Responsibilities
- Receive with each assigned shot: storyboards, story reels, recorded dialogue, set layout, and direction. The Director shows each new sequence in layout and describes what is expected for every shot at a "blocking meeting" - Read soundtrack and plan shot - Block in movements in rough animation and show for the Director's approval in a daily review - Finish work for Director approval in a timely manner - Attend animation dailies
Qualifications
- Degree or certificate in classical animation, film, or related field, or equivalent production animation experience - Must have a DVD demo reel that demonstrates application of the principles of animation to tell a story with meaning through movement - Ability to work collaboratively - Must be open to direction and able to embrace change - Proven storytelling skills - Ability to use acting skills, which bring characters to life, as well as clearly communicate simple ideas with which an audience can empathize - Strong understanding of traditional animation principles - An art background, which shows a thorough, understanding of physical motion, weight, balance, texture, and form - Computer animation experience preferred but not required
Source:
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA9/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=PIXAR&cws=1&rid=79
