Character designers Peter de Seve, Kei Acedera, Shiyoon Kim, Keiko Murayama and Joe Moshier reveal what their processes for creating appealing characters for animated films and TV entails and answer audience questions about how to create a compelling cast of characters for any project. Moderated by Maureen Fan.

Join us for an interactive discussion with creative and production leaders at Sony Pictures Animation as they discuss their journeys into animation and the things that make a portfolio or resume positively stand out. We will answer your most pressing questions and provide practical tips on how to make the most out of your job search.

Moderator:
Chris Leahy – Director, Global Talent Acquisition, Sony Pictures Animation
Panelists:
Kevin Noel – Senior Vice President of Production, Sony Pictures Animation
Maggie Kang – Director, K-POP: Demon Hunters
Octavio Rodriguez – Head of Story, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Joe Moshier – Character Designer/Art Director